Poverty Free Village Scheme: A Step Towards Eradicating Poverty in Rajasthan
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Poverty Free Village Scheme |
| Announced By | Chief Minister of Rajasthan |
| Objective | Strengthen rural economy, eradicate poverty, make citizens self-reliant |
| Target | Make 5,000 villages poverty-free |
| Budget | Rs 300 crore |
| Key Features | Development initiatives, self-employment opportunities, skill enhancement, financial assistance, education, healthcare, better transportation via MDRs |
| First Phase Coverage | 5,000 villages |
| Additional Provisions | Leases for illegal colony residents |
| About Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya | Born on 25 September 1916, philosopher, ideologue of RSS and BJS, pioneer of "Integral Humanism" |
| Philosophy | Antyodaya (upliftment of the most deprived) |
| Recognition | Birth anniversary celebrated as Antyodaya Diwas since 2014, NRLM renamed to Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-NRLM in 2015, Mughalsarai Junction renamed after him in 2018 |