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Prime Minister's Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana Transforms Thousands of Villages

As of September 2026, 18,093 villages with majority Scheduled Caste populations have been declared model villages.

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18,093 villages are now model villages under the Prime Minister's Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana.

More than 47.2 lakh (4.72 million) citizens benefit from the scheme.

1,730 crore rupees have been allocated as Grants‑in‑Aid for state and district projects.

785 student hostels are operational; new hostels will accommodate 264 students.

Digital platforms improve transparency, accountability and efficiency in delivering welfare services.

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The scheme has released about 1,730 crore rupees to states for infrastructure, education and livelihood projects.

A total of 785 student hostels have been completed, with additional hostels for boys and girls planned for 2026‑27.

The launch of a dedicated mobile application and portal enables real‑time digital monitoring of all development works.

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Anusuchit Jaati

a term for communities that have been historically disadvantaged in India

Abhyuday Yojana

a development plan aimed at improving living standards

grant-in-aid

money given by the central government to help states fund projects

crore

ten million; a large unit used in Indian finance

infrastructure

basic physical systems like roads, water supply and electricity

livelihood

means of earning a living, such as jobs or farming

digital monitoring

using computers and the internet to keep track of progress

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