Chief Minister’s Adarsh Gram Yojana 2017, initiated by the Government of Arunachal Pradesh, aims to develop 60 model villages, each equipped with essential infrastructure and services such as 24×7 piped drinking water, electricity at the household level, primary health care, schools, and internal roads. The program also promotes employment generation and ensures the villages are open defecation-free.
Salient Features
- Scope: 60 model villages (one per Legislative Assembly Constituency).
- Budget: ₹1.5 crores allocated per village.
- Timeframe: Initial development period of 2 years.
- Nodal Agency: Block Development Office (BDO).
- Employment Generation: Local villagers (18+ years) are employed for tasks not requiring specific skills under MGNREGA guidelines.
- Community Involvement: Villages to identify work through Gram Sabha, submit proposals to BDO, and forward them for approvals.
- Convergence: Schemes dovetail with CSS/State Plan Schemes, including MLALAD funds.
Benefits
The scheme provides:
- Basic Infrastructure:
- Piped water supply to all households.
- Electricity supply or solar lights for all households.
- Internal roads (intra-village).
- Community toilets under Swachh Bharat Mission (Rural).
- Drainage facilities within the village.
- Social Infrastructure:
- Construction or renovation of primary schools.
- Establishment of PHCs/Sub-Centers for primary healthcare.
- Housing:
- Pucca houses for BPL families not covered under PMAY/IAY.
- Economic Opportunities:
- Market sheds for promoting rural economic activities.
Eligibility Criteria
District Committee
- Head: Deputy Commissioner of the district, with members including Heads of Departments (HODs) and concerned MLAs.
- Functions:
- Identify and select beneficiary villages.
- Approve and release funds in three phases:
- Phase 1: ₹50 lakhs (33.33%).
- Phase 2: ₹50 lakhs (33.33%).
- Phase 3: ₹50 lakhs (33.33%).
- Monitor and audit progress.
Block Development Office & Gram Panchayat
- Conduct Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) to identify deficiencies and propose work.
- Submit proposals for technical and administrative approvals.
- Oversee project implementation and maintain project completion reports with photographs.
Application Process
Offline Steps
- Contact Local Authorities:
- Visit the Gram Panchayat or Block Development Office to inquire about the scheme and obtain details.
- Submit Required Documents:
- Fill out the prescribed forms and attach necessary documents.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card
- Voter Card
- Bank Account Details
- Any other supporting documents required by the Block Development Office.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- When did the scheme begin?
- The scheme was launched in 2017.
- What is the budget allocation per village?
- ₹1.5 crores per village.
- Who is the nodal implementing agency?
- The Block Development Office (BDO) is the nodal implementing agency.
- How are beneficiaries selected?
- The District Committee, headed by the Deputy Commissioner, selects villages based on need and proposals submitted by the Gram Sabha.
- What are the employment benefits of the scheme?
- Villagers aged 18+ can work on projects under MGNREGA, earning wages as per the latest guidelines.
- What is the role of Gram Sabha?
- Identify deficiencies, propose works, and approve the shelf of work for their village.
- Is there a requirement for project completion reports?
- Yes, the Block Development Agency must prepare completion reports with photographs.
Sources and References
- Official Scheme Guidelines.
- Arunachal Pradesh Rural Development Department.