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.
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