India, Sept. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Scheduled Castes (SCs), constituting 16.6% of India's population, have historically faced barriers to socio-economic advancement and inclusion. Addressing these disparities is vital to ensuring social justice, equal opportunity, and broader participation in India's development journey. Recognising these development gaps, the Government of India launched Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY) to foster the overall development of Scheduled Castes.
Development of SC dominated villages into "Adarsh Gram"
An 'Adarsh Gram' is one wherein people have access to various basic services. The minimum needs of all the sections of the society are fully met and dispariti...