{"id":155052,"date":"2025-02-11T20:09:42","date_gmt":"2025-02-11T14:39:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/?p=155052"},"modified":"2025-02-11T20:09:42","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T14:39:42","slug":"pm-vikas-scheme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pwonlyias.com\/stage\/pm-vikas-scheme","title":{"rendered":"What is PM Vikas Scheme? Know Full Form, Objectives, Components"},"content":{"rendered":"

PM Vikas Scheme<\/b> (Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan) is a flagship initiative launched by the Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA) to enhance skill development, entrepreneurship, and education among minority and artisan communities. This scheme aligns with the broader vision of the <\/span>Skill India Mission, integrating with the Skill India Portal (SIP)<\/b> to create sustainable livelihood opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is PM Vikas Scheme?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

The <\/span>PM Vikas Scheme full form is<\/b> Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan Scheme<\/b>. It is designed to uplift the six notified minority communities\u2014<\/span>Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, and Parsis<\/b>\u2014by providing skill training, education support, and leadership development. The scheme aims to empower artisans and craftsmen by helping them adapt to modern market needs while preserving traditional art forms.<\/span><\/p>\n

The scheme also centralises five earlier programs\u2014<\/span>Seekho Aur Kamao, Nai Manzil, Nai Roshni, Hamari Dharohar, and USTTAD<\/b>\u2014to create a comprehensive support system for minority communities.<\/span><\/p>\n

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PM Vikas Scheme Overview<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Feature<\/b><\/td>\nDetails<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Full Form<\/b><\/td>\nPradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM Vikas)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ministry<\/b><\/td>\nMinistry of Minority Affairs (MoMA)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Launch Year<\/b><\/td>\n2024<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Target Beneficiaries<\/b><\/td>\nMinority communities (Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis) and traditional artisans<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Objective<\/b><\/td>\nSkill development, entrepreneurship, education, and heritage preservation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scheme Components<\/b><\/td>\n1. Skilling & Training (Traditional & Non-traditional)<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Leadership & Entrepreneurship<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Education Support<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Infrastructure Development<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Key Features<\/b><\/td>\n\n
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  • Skill training for 6 lakh youth & artisans<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Leadership & entrepreneurship training for 2 lakh women<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Education support for 1 lakh school dropouts<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Development of Vishwakarma Villages for artisans<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Implementation Strategy<\/b><\/td>\n\n
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  • Cluster-based development<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Collaboration with other ministries<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Credit & market linkages<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Financial Support<\/b><\/td>\nProvided through National Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (NMDFC)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Training Standards<\/b><\/td>\nNational Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) compliant<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eligibility for PIAs<\/b><\/td>\n\n
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  • Government institutions, PSUs, NGOs, private organizations<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in skill development<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Minimum turnover of \u20b93 crores (last 3 years)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Expected Impact<\/b><\/td>\n\n