What is SAGY Adarsh Gram?
Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY) is a rural development programme launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 11 October 2014 (Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan's birth anniversary) — under which every Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha) adopts one Gram Panchayat and develops it into an Adarsh Gram (Model Village). Each MP must develop one village by 2019, two more by 2024, and another five villages by 2024-29 (one per year). Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi's vision of an ideal Indian village, SAGY focuses on holistic development covering personal development, social development, human development, economic development, environmental development, basic amenities, social security, and good governance. The Village Development Plan (VDP) is drafted by a working group based on people's needs prioritised in Gram Sabha. Implementation is through convergence of all Central and State government schemes (MGNREGA, PMAY, PMGSY, Jal Jeevan Mission, etc.) and Public-Voluntary-Cooperative (PVC) partnerships. Approved at Gram Sabha + District Level Committee under District Collector.
SAGY Adarsh Gram — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | SAGY 2026 — Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana | MP-Adopted Model Villages |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2014 |
| Benefit | Holistic village development through convergence of 30+ central & state schemes + MP local fund priority |
| Category | Infrastructure |
| Last Verified | 23 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://saanjhi.gov.in |
Benefits of SAGY Adarsh Gram
Holistic village development through convergence of 30+ central & state schemes + MP local fund priority
Who is Eligible for SAGY Adarsh Gram?
- ✓Any rural Gram Panchayat in India — selected by the MP
- ✓MP cannot select his/her own village or spouse's village
- ✓Village population: 3,000-5,000 (plains) or 1,000-3,000 (hilly/tribal/desert) — typical Gram Panchayat size
- ✓Gram Sabha must endorse the village's selection and the Village Development Plan (VDP)
- ✓District Collector chairs the District Level Committee that approves VDP
- ✓Beneficiaries: ALL residents of the adopted Gram Panchayat (no income/category restrictions)
Documents Required for SAGY Adarsh Gram
How to Apply for SAGY Adarsh Gram Online?
- 1Identify your constituency's MP (Lok Sabha for your area + 12 Rajya Sabha members of your state)
- 2Check if your village is among the MP's adopted Adarsh Grams — see list at saanjhi.gov.in or contact MP's office
- 3If not yet adopted, attend Gram Sabha and pass a resolution requesting the MP to consider your village
- 4Submit the Gram Sabha resolution to the MP's office and District Collector with village's need-assessment
- 5If MP selects your village, the Block Development Officer (BDO) helps form a Working Group to draft the Village Development Plan (VDP)
- 6VDP identifies needs across 8 sectors: personal development (skills, education), social, human, economic, environmental, basic amenities, social security, governance
- 7VDP placed before Gram Sabha for approval — then District Level Committee (chaired by Collector) approves the final plan
- 8Implementation via CONVERGENCE — every relevant central/state scheme is mapped to the VDP's identified needs (no separate SAGY budget — convergence is the design)
- 9Track progress on saanjhi.gov.in — monthly review by MP, BDO, and District Collector
Official Government Portal
Applications go through saanjhi.gov.in only. Applying is free of charge — no agent, middleman or "consultant" is ever required.
🔗Apply on saanjhi.gov.in