AJAY

The AJAY (Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana) Mobile Application is an official Government of India digital platform developed to support the effective implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of development initiatives aimed at the welfare and upliftment of Scheduled Caste (SC) communities across India. The application acts as a comprehensive field-level tool to strengthen transparency, accountability, and data-driven decision-making under the PM-AJAY scheme.

PM-AJAY Scheme Components

PM-AJAY is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme that integrates the following three major components to address socio-economic disparities and improve infrastructure in SC-dominated areas:

• Development of SC-dominated villages as Adarsh Grams

• Provision of Grants-in-Aid (GIA) for district-level socio-economic development projects

• Construction, repair, and upgradation of hostels for Scheduled Caste students to enhance access to education

Application Overview

The PM-AJAY Mobile Application enables authorized officials to collect, verify, and manage data directly from the field in a structured and standardized manner. The application captures:

• Village-level data

• Household-level data

• Monitorable Indicator (M.I.)–based data

The mobile app is fully integrated with the centralized PM-AJAY Management Information System (MIS) web portal, ensuring:

• Real-time data synchronization

• Data consistency across platforms

• Improved transparency and monitoring

• Timely review and corrective action by higher authorities

Key Features

• Secure, role-based access for authorized government officials

• User-friendly dashboard for monitoring progress of: Adarsh Gram development, GIA-funded projects, Hostel construction and repair works

• Block, Gram Panchayat, and Village-wise data selection

• Structured data entry for Formats I, II, and III

• Monitorable Indicator–based data capture

• Integrated help and guidance section for users

Benefits

• Enables real-time, field-level data collection

• Improves data accuracy, reliability, and validation

• Reduces manual paperwork and duplication of efforts

• Enhances transparency and effective monitoring

• Supports evidence-based planning and informed decision-making

Intended Users

• District-level officials

• Block-level officials

• Field functionaries implementing PM-AJAY

• Authorized government personnel only

Note

• This application is strictly for official use under PM-AJAY

• User access is granted only by the concerned competent authority

• The PM-AJAY scheme is fully funded by the Central Government

• States are encouraged to maximize convergence with existing schemes to enhance overall developmental impact for Scheduled Caste communities