PM AJAY Scheme 2026: Portal Login, Full Form, Courses, Eligibility & Benefits

The Government of India is implementing the Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM AJAY) to support the socio-economic development of Scheduled Caste (SC) communities across the country. The scheme focuses on skill development, entrepreneurship, employment generation, infrastructure development, and educational support.

Under the scheme, eligible beneficiaries can receive assistance related to livelihood generation, skill training, self-employment support, and village development projects. The programme is implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

In an important update released on 25 May 2026, the Ministry announced the launch of the PM AJAY Portal and PM AJAY Mobile App for digital monitoring and implementation of the scheme across India.

Official Website:
PM AJAY Official Portal

PM AJAY Scheme Overview 

Particulars	Details
Scheme Name	PM AJAY Scheme
Full Form	Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana
Ministry	Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Beneficiaries	Scheduled Caste (SC) Communities
Main Benefits	Skill Training, Entrepreneurship Support, Infrastructure Development
Subsidy Benefit	Up to ₹10,000 or 50% of Loan
Components	Adarsh Gram, Grants-in-Aid, Hostel Component
Official Website	pmajay.dosje.gov.in

PM AJAY Full Form

The full form of PM AJAY is:
Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana

The scheme has been introduced to improve the economic and social condition of Scheduled Castes through targeted welfare and development programmes.

What is PM AJAY Scheme?

PM AJAY is a centrally sponsored welfare scheme aimed at reducing poverty and improving livelihood opportunities for Scheduled Castes.

The programme supports:

• Skill development programmes
• Income-generating activities
• Entrepreneurship promotion
• Educational support
• Village infrastructure development
• Employment generation

The scheme mainly focuses on SC families living below the poverty line and villages having a high Scheduled Caste population.

Objectives of PM AJAY Scheme

The main objectives of the scheme are:

• Reduce poverty among Scheduled Caste communities.
• Create employment opportunities through skill development.
• Encourage self-employment and entrepreneurship.
• Improve socio-economic indicators in SC-majority villages.
• Increase literacy and educational enrolment.
• Develop infrastructure and public services.
• Promote inclusive and sustainable development.

PM AJAY Login Process

Officials and authorized users can access the portal through the official website.

Steps for PM AJAY Login

• Visit the PM AJAY official portal
• Click on the login option available on the homepage or directly click PM AJAY Portal Login

• Enter the required credentials.
• Access the dashboard and related services.

Note: All Institutes or Universities have to send the signed Registration Form to email id
support.pmagy-msje@gov.in to obtain the login details.

Who can Login?

Only following users should login:

• District maker/checker user of Grants-in-Aid
• State maker/checker user of Grants-in-Aid
• District maker/checker user of Hostel
• State maker/checker user of Hostel
• State Institutes/Universities
• Central Institutes/Universities

PM AJAY Course List - Sector Wise Available Courses

Applicants can check available training courses through the official portal.

Steps to Check Courses

• Visit the official website: Official PM AJAY Website
• Go to the Reports section.
• Click on "Available Courses".

• Select the desired sector.
• Click on the View button to see available courses.

Direct Course List Link: PM AJAY Course List

Available Training Sectors

Courses are available in multiple sectors including:

• Aerospace and Aviation
• Agriculture
• Apparel
• Automotive
• BFSI
• Beauty and Wellness
• Construction
• Electronics
• Food Processing
• Furniture & Fittings
• Gem & Jewellery
• Green Jobs
• Handicrafts
• Healthcare
• IT-ITeS
• Leather
• Life Sciences
• Logistics
• Media & Entertainment
• Mining
• Plumbing
• Power
• Retail
• Sports
• Telecom
• Textile
• Tourism & Hospitality

and several other sectors.

QP-NOS / Course Search (Find Course)

Applicants can also search approved courses and qualification standards online through the NSDC portal. For this, applicants can click at "Find Course" tab present in the main menu.

Direct Link: NSDC QP-NOS Search

This portal helps users:

• Search approved courses
• Verify training programmes
• Check QP-NOS details
• Explore qualification standards

Components of PM AJAY Scheme

1. Income Generating Schemes
Financial assistance is provided to eligible beneficiaries for livelihood and self-employment activities.

Benefits

• Subsidy of ₹10,000 per beneficiary or 50% of the loan amount.
• Assistance for income-generating activities.
• Support for self-employment projects.

2. Skill Development Programmes
The scheme provides industry-oriented skill training programmes.

Features

• Job-oriented training
• Capacity building programmes
• Skill certification support
• Training aligned with national standards

3. Infrastructure Development
Infrastructure projects are developed in villages having 50% or more Scheduled Caste population.

Focus Areas

• Roads
• Drinking water facilities
• Community infrastructure
• Village development projects

4. Monitoring and Evaluation
States and Union Territories can use:

• Up to 4% of grants for monitoring and supervision.
• Up to 1% for administrative expenses of Scheduled Caste Corporations.

PM AJAY Portal and Mobile App Update

On 25 May 2026, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment announced the launch of PM AJAY Portal and PM AJAY Mobile App for digital implementation and monitoring of the scheme.

According to the official announcement, the digital system is intended to fully digitize grassroots workflows for:

• Adarsh Gram
• Grants-in-Aid for Skilling and Employment
• Hostels in Educational Institutions

The platform is designed to improve:

• Transparency
• Real-time monitoring
• Beneficiary tracking
• Reporting and inspections
• Coordination among stakeholders
• Milestone-linked fund flow management

The portal is expected to monitor progress in more than 47,000 SC-majority villages and over 4 million beneficiaries.

Features of PM AJAY Portal

The new portal has been designed to strengthen transparency and digital governance.

Main Features

• Centralized digital management system
• Real-time monitoring dashboards
• National, State, and District-level reporting
• Digital approval of Village Development Plans (VDPs)
• Monitoring across 50 socio-economic indicators
• Milestone-linked tracking system
• Digital village-level planning

The portal will replace paper-based planning with digital workflows under the Adarsh Gram component.

Features of PM AJAY Mobile App

The mobile application is designed for field officials, implementing agencies, and stakeholders.

Key Features

• Mobile-based access to services
• Offline door-to-door surveys
• Real-time reporting
• Geo-tagged and time-stamped photo uploads
• Beneficiary registration and tracking
• Mobile inspections
• Proposal submission from project sites
• Unified login system and role-based access

The mobile app includes Adarsh Gram, Grants-in-Aid (GIA), and Hostel components.

Eligibility Criteria

For Income Generation and Skill Development

• Scheduled Caste persons living below the poverty line are eligible.

For Infrastructure Development

• Villages having 50% or more Scheduled Caste population are eligible.

Beneficiary selection may follow guidelines issued by the Ministry of Rural Development and local Panchayati Raj institutions.

States and UTs Covered Under the Scheme

The scheme is implemented in 28 States and Union Territories.

• States Not Covered
• Arunachal Pradesh
• Meghalaya
• Mizoram
• Nagaland
• UTs Not Covered
• Andaman & Nicobar Islands
• Dadra & Nagar Haveli
• Daman & Diu
• Ladakh
• Lakshadweep

FAQs

Q1. What is PM AJAY Scheme?
PM AJAY is a Government of India scheme aimed at improving the socio-economic condition of Scheduled Castes through skill development, livelihood support, and infrastructure projects.

Q2. What is PM AJAY full form?
PM AJAY stands for Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana.

Q3. What is PM AJAY Portal?
It is a digital platform announced for implementation, monitoring, beneficiary tracking, and reporting under the scheme.

Q4. What is the PM AJAY scheme launch date?
The Ministry announced the PM AJAY Portal and Mobile App on 25 May 2026.

Q5. How to do PM AJAY login?

Authorized users can log in through the official portal using their credentials.

Q6. How can I check available courses?
You can check courses through the "Available Courses" section on the official portal.

Q7. What subsidy is available under the scheme?
Eligible beneficiaries can receive up to ₹10,000 subsidy or 50% of the loan amount.

Q8. Which villages are eligible for infrastructure development?
Villages having 50% or more Scheduled Caste population are eligible.

Conclusion

The PM AJAY Scheme is an important welfare initiative aimed at improving the economic and social condition of Scheduled Caste communities through skill development, entrepreneurship support, infrastructure projects, and educational assistance.

The PM AJAY Portal and Mobile App are expected to improve transparency, beneficiary tracking, digital governance, and implementation efficiency across the country. Interested users can visit the official portal to check courses, portal login services, and latest scheme updates online.