Survey-Based Assessment of Government Schemes' Impact on Rural Infrastructure and Quality of Life in Gajgola Nanak Bari, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh

Abstract— This study uses the village of Gajgola Nanak Bari in the Moradabad district of Uttar Pradesh as a case study to examine the effects of important government flagship programs on the development of rural infrastructure and quality of life. With over 69% of its population belonging to the Scheduled Caste, the village is a socially and economically marginalized community that has benefited from targeted assistance through programs like the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM), Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY), Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G), Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), and Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). The study used a mixed-methods approach in accordance with the Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (UBA) framework, gathering data via focus groups, key informant interviews, structured household surveys, and triangulation with official records. According to the results, road connectivity has greatly improved under PMGSY, 92% of households now have functional tap water connections, and over 90% of households have access to toilets. Whereas PMAY-G made it easier to build long-lasting homes that improved social dignity and protected against environmental extremes, MGNREGA gave wage employment to 260 households. There were also reports of decreased waterborne illnesses, increased school attendance, and diversification of livelihood. The study does note some implementation gaps, though, including underutilized community assets as a result of maintenance issues, delays in MGNREGA wage disbursement, and incomplete infrastructure (such as non-functional overhead water tanks). Though their involvement in planning and monitoring is still limited, women benefited greatly from time savings and less drudgery. In order to ensure long-term sustainability, the study emphasizes the significance of community ownership, improved Gram Panchayat leadership, digital monitoring tools, and scheme convergence. Thus, in India's policy landscape, Gajgola Nanak Bari is a prime example of both the transformative potential and the practical difficulties of rural development programs.