The Govt. of Assam has made budget allocation during the year 2017-18 for conversion of 12(Twelve) Nos. of villages into Model villages in ST dominated areas of Assam under priority/signature projects as per PMAGY guidelines @ Rs. 500.00 lakhs each out of which an amount of 1200.00 lakhs (@ Rs. 100.00 lakhs each) has been allocated in the budget for 2017-18:
The objective of the construction of the Model villages are as follows:
We propose to include the following steps for the Model villages as :
| Sustainability |
| Better health – with special focus on maternal and child health |
| Practical and smart education |
| Housing & livelihood Capacity building of all stakeholders |
| Clean drinking water & sanitation |
| Environmental sustainability |
| Community involvement |
| Planning for Village Development |
| Mobilizing resources for the Plan, with active engagement with elected representative |
| Monitoring the utilization of government funds to increase accountability |
| Influencing personal and community behavior |
| Technology |
| Delivery of government services |
| ICT and space technology in the aid of farmers |
| Remote sensing for resource mapping and better utilization of existing assets |
| Land records modernization |
| Biometrics for better targeting of services such as PDS, insurance, pension |
| Connectivity |
| Physical connectivity to towns and other places through roads |
| Easy and cheap means of transportation |
| Digital connectivity and mobile connectivity |
| Augmenting power connectivity through off-grid renewable sources |
| Financial connectivity |
The proposed location for construction of the Model villages are as follows:
| Sl. No. | Location |
| 1 | Dibru Saikhowa |
| 2 | Barak Valley |
| 3 | Kaziranga |
| 4 | Margherita |
| 5 | Chandubi |
| 6 | Golaghat |
| 7 | Gohpur |
| 8 | Ultapani |
| 9 | Baksa |
| 10 | Majuli |
| 11 | Baka, Uttar Guwahati |
| 12 | Morigaon |
The Govt. of Assam has made budget allocation during the year 2017-18 for conversion of 12 (Twelve) Nos. of villages into Model villages in selected Census Village with more than 40% SC population
Aims &Objectives:-
• To ensure integrated development of the selected Census Village with more than 40% SC population into “Model Villages” so that they have all requisite physical and social infrastructure for their overall socio economic development.
• Empowerment of the SC people through income generating projects like fishery, weaving, modern methods of farming, horticulture, etc.
• To improve the dwelling health and hygienic conditions of the SC people of the village.
Vision of a Model Village:-A Model Village is one which has adequate physical and institutional infrastructure, in which minimum needs of all sections of the society are fully met, where they can live in harmony with each other, as also with the environment and a village which is progressive and dynamic. These villages shall be covered with all the facilities necessary for dignified living.An amount of Rs.100.00 Lakhs will be utilized for implementation of projects/schemes at the each selected Census Villages with SC predominant population and Rs.5.00 lakhs for contingency expenditure. (Rs.100.00L+ Rs.5.00L= Rs.105.00L)
During 2016-17 the following Sc Model Village Schemes were taken up and Administrative Approval was accorded by the WPT& BC Govt. of Assam. Work presently going on.
| 1 | Fishery at Kaibarta tola SC Vill. at Hajo in Kamrup Dist.Fishery at Kaibarta tola SC Vill. at Hajo in Kamrup Dist. |
| 2 | Weaving Centre at Rangchali SC Vill. in Biswanath Chariali Dist. |
| 3 | Fishery at Barmukuli SC Vill. In Majuli Dist. |
| 4 | Fishery at Amlokhiguri SC Vill. In Majuli Dist. |
| 5 | Weaving Centre at Asokguri Da Dhara SC Vill. In Majuli Dist. |
| 6 | Construction of i) Stoking Tank at Bangaldhara SC Vill. at Uttar Dharamtul, Jagiroad in Morigaon Dist. |
| 7 | Construction of i) Stoking Tank at Borbori SC Vill. at Dakhin Dharamtul, Jagiroad in Morigaon Dist. |
