Answer: Reducing poverty and improving socio-economic conditions of Scheduled Castes (SCs)
Notes: The Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment chaired a meeting on the PM-AJAY scheme. Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY) is a 100% Centrally Sponsored Scheme. It aims to reduce poverty among Scheduled Caste (SC) communities through employment generation and socio-economic development. It focuses on income generation, skill development, and infrastructure improvement. The goal is to uplift SC communities above the poverty line and improve their overall living standards.
