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Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY)

PYQs

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Articles

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Momentum

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Phase IFoundation

Background

Overview

UPSC frequently examines government initiatives aimed at the upliftment of vulnerable sections, their implementation mechanisms, and their impact on social justice and development. PM-AJAY is a significant scheme addressing the socio-economic disparities faced by Scheduled Castes.

Government schemes play a crucial role in addressing socio-economic disparities and promoting inclusive development for vulnerable sections of society. The Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY) exemplifies such an initiative, specifically targeting the upliftment of Scheduled Caste communities through integrated rural development.

Phase IIStatic core

Facts & tables

Key facts

Objective

Socio-economic development and empowerment of Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Key Component

Adarsh Gram Component for integrated development of selected villages.

Strategy

Saturation of 50 monitorable socio-economic indicators across 10 development sectors.

Implementation Approach

Convergence of Central and State Government schemes and addressing critical development gaps.

Reference table

Static syllabus anchors

TypeReference
Conceptual areaWelfare Schemes & Social Policies

Reference table

Institutions & roles

BodyRole
Ministry of Social Justice and EmpowermentImplements
Phase IIIExam lens

Prelims angle

Overview

Prelims angle: Multi-statement analysis

Prelims angle: Conceptual understanding

Quick revision

  • Umbrella scheme for Scheduled Caste development.
  • Adarsh Gram Component for integrated village development.
  • Aims to saturate 50 socio-economic indicators.
  • Relies on convergence of Central and State schemes.
  • Implemented by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

High-confidence PYQs

2026Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

Which of the following statements with respect to the Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) is/are correct ? 1. The period of its implementation is ...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2024Factual recall, Conceptual understanding

With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) Yojana, consider the following statements: 1. The entry age group for enrolment in the sc...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question

With reference to the 'Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan', consider the following statements: 1. This scheme guarantees a minimum package of antenat...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2024Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) Yojana, consider the following statements: 1. The entry age group for enrolment in the sc...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question

With reference to the 'Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan', consider the following statements: 1. This scheme guarantees a minimum package of antenat...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2023Multi-statement analysis, Policy measures

Consider the following statements in relation to Janani Suraksha Yojana: 1. It is safe motherhood intervention of the State Health Departments. 2. Its object...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2018Multi-statement analysis, Conceptual understanding

With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, consider the following statements 1. It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Labour and Employmen...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2016Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

With reference to ‘Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana’, consider the following statements: 1. Under this scheme, farmers will have to pay a uniform premium of ...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question

Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana is aimed at -

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2016Factual recall, Purpose or function of a policy tool

With reference to ‘Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana’, consider the following statements: 1. Under this scheme, farmers will have to pay a uniform premium of ...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question

Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana is aimed at -

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2015Factual recall, Purpose or function of a policy tool

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana has been launched for -

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question

Topic timeline

Welfare Schemes & Social Policies
Prelims 2015· Factual recall, Purpose or function of a policy tool

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana has been launched for -

Open question
Prelims 2016· Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

With reference to ‘Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana’, consider the following statements: 1. Under this scheme, farmers will have to pay a uniform premium of ...

Open question

Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana is aimed at -

Open question
Prelims 2016· Factual recall, Purpose or function of a policy tool

With reference to ‘Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana’, consider the following statements: 1. Under this scheme, farmers will have to pay a uniform premium of ...

Open question

Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana is aimed at -

Open question
Prelims 2018· Multi-statement analysis, Conceptual understanding

With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, consider the following statements 1. It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Labour and Employmen...

Open question
Prelims 2023· Multi-statement analysis, Policy measures

Consider the following statements in relation to Janani Suraksha Yojana: 1. It is safe motherhood intervention of the State Health Departments. 2. Its object...

Open question
Prelims 2024· Factual recall, Conceptual understanding

With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) Yojana, consider the following statements: 1. The entry age group for enrolment in the sc...

Open question

With reference to the 'Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan', consider the following statements: 1. This scheme guarantees a minimum package of antenat...

Open question
Prelims 2024· Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) Yojana, consider the following statements: 1. The entry age group for enrolment in the sc...

Open question

With reference to the 'Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan', consider the following statements: 1. This scheme guarantees a minimum package of antenat...

Open question
Prelims 2026· Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

Which of the following statements with respect to the Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) is/are correct ? 1. The period of its implementation is ...

Open question

47,328 Villages Selected Under PM-AJAY Adarsh Gram Component Across the Country; 435 Villages in Telangana

03 Aug 2026 · PM-AJAY is an umbrella scheme for SC development, focusing on integrated village development via its Adarsh Gram Component, aiming to saturate socio-economic indicators through scheme convergence.

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With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, consider the following statements 1. It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Labour and Employmen...

2018·Social Issues & Schemes
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Which of the following statements with respect to the Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) is/are correct ? 1. The period of its implementation is ...

2026·Social Issues & Schemes
Solve

Consider the following statements in relation to Janani Suraksha Yojana: 1. It is safe motherhood intervention of the State Health Departments. 2. Its object...

2023·Social Issues & Schemes
Solve

With reference to ‘Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana’, consider the following statements: 1. Under this scheme, farmers will have to pay a uniform premium of ...

2016·Social Issues & Schemes
Solve

With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) Yojana, consider the following statements: 1. The entry age group for enrolment in the sc...

2024·Social Issues & Schemes
Solve

Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana has been launched for -

2015·Social Issues & Schemes
Solve

Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana is aimed at -

2016·Social Issues & Schemes
Solve

With reference to the 'Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan', consider the following statements: 1. This scheme guarantees a minimum package of antenat...

2024·Social Issues & Schemes
Solve

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