Minority Affairs
The Government of India implements various schemes aimed at the socio-economic and educational empowerment of six notified minority communities, including Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Parsis, and Jains. These initiatives include scholarship schemes for education, skill development programs, infrastructure development in minority areas, and loan schemes for income generation. The Ministry
Minority Affairs
The Ministry of Minority Affairs is implementing various schemes under the 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas' policy aimed at the welfare and upliftment of minority communities in India. The government has introduced monitoring mechanisms, including the Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO) of NITI Aayog, to ensure effective implementation
PM VIKAS
The 3rd Empowered Committee Meeting under the PM VIKAS scheme was held on July 24, 2025, chaired by Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar. The PM VIKAS scheme aims to uplift six minority communities through skilling, women leadership, education, and infrastructure development. The committee reviewed 15 proposals from various institutions focusing on
PM VIKAS
The Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) scheme, launched by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, aims to empower minority communities through skill development, entrepreneurship, leadership training for women, and educational support for school dropouts. It integrates five previous schemes, including Seekho aur Kamao and Nai Roshni, and has organized
Minority Affairs
The Ministry of Minority Affairs organized 'Lok Samvardhan Parv' at Kashmir University from April 5 to 13, 2025, to showcase the arts and crafts of minority communities. The event featured over 100 artisans from 25 States and Union Territories, promoting indigenous products and culinary delicacies. Workshops were held
PM VIKAS
The Ministry of Minority Affairs has launched the PM VIKAS scheme in 2024, merging five previous livelihood schemes to promote indigenous crafts and skills among minority communities. The initiative includes collaboration with national institutes for design and development, conducting workshops, and organizing events like 'Hunar Haat' to enhance
Skill Development Centre
Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs Shri George Kurian inaugurated a Skill Development Centre worth Rs 7.92 Cr and a Girls Hostel worth Rs 9.97 Cr under the PMJVK scheme in Nilambur, Malappuram, Kerala. The centre aims to provide world-class training infrastructure for job-oriented education in minority-concentration
Minority Affairs
On July 17, 2025, Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar, Secretary of the Ministry of Minority Affairs, conducted a review meeting with officials in Kottayam, Kerala. The meeting focused on the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK), Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS), Waqf development, and the status of data uploads
skill training
Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs, Shri George Kurian, launched a skill training and women entrepreneurship development project under the PM VIKAS scheme at IIIT Kottayam, Kerala. A MoU was signed for training 450 candidates from minority communities, including 150 in IoT and 300 in leadership and entrepreneurship. The
PM VIKAS
Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs, Shri George Kurian, will launch a skill training and women entrepreneurship development project under the PM VIKAS scheme at IIIT, Kottayam on July 17, 2025. The initiative aims to train 450 candidates from minority communities in Kerala, including 150 youth in IoT and
Haj 2026
The Haj Committee of India has opened the application process for Haj 2026, allowing intending pilgrims to apply online until July 31, 2025. Applicants must have a valid Indian International Passport and are advised to read the guidelines carefully. Cancellations may incur penalties unless due to death or medical emergencies.
Haj 2025
Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Shri Kiren Rijiju, chaired a Haj Review Meeting to evaluate the success of Haj 2025, which saw a significant reduction in deaths among pilgrims. The meeting focused on feedback from stakeholders and discussed preparations for Haj 2026, including new policies and technological innovations such as