PM Jan Vikas Karyakram

TheMinistry of Minority Affairsheld a nationwide review of PM Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) to improvelast-mile outcomes in minority-concentrated areas.

About PM Jan Vikas Karyakram

• ACentrally SponsoredScheme implemented by theMinistry of Minority Affairsto bridge development deficits inMinority Concentration Areas (MCAs)across India.
• Covers bothurban and rural minority clustersacross700+ MCAsand targets MCAS where the minority populationexceeds 25%and socio-economic indicators lag behind national averages.
• Funding Pattern is90:10for NE/Hill States,60:40for others,100% for UTs(as per CSS norms).

Objectives of PMJVK

• Reduceregional developmentdeficits through education, health, civic amenities, skill infrastructure.
• Ensureequitable accessto public infrastructure for minority communities.
• Strengthensocial inclusion, area development, women-focused facilities, and youth-skill infrastructure.