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PM VIKAS Scheme 2024
India’s infrastructure build-out is currently linked with digital tools, startups, and data-driven construction systems. The Ministry of Minority Affairs has also signed an MoU with IIT Patna under the PM VIKAS Scheme.
PM VIKAS Scheme and Digital Infrastructure Economy:
| Dimension | Key Details |
|---|---|
| PM VIKAS Type | PM VIKAS is a Central Sector Scheme. |
| Nodal Ministry | The Ministry of Minority Affairs is the nodal ministry for PM VIKAS. |
| Launch | Launched in 2024. |
| Integrated Schemes | 1. Seekho aur Kamao, 2. USTTAD, 3. Hamari Dharohar, 4. Nai Roshni, and 5. Nai Manzil. |
| Eligibility | The scheme applies to Indian nationals from notified minority communities: Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, and Parsis. |
| Age Criteria | 14–45 years for skilling and education, and 18–45 years for women leadership. |
| Reservation | The scheme provides for 33% women in skilling, 50% women in education, 100% women in leadership, and 3% seats for PwDs. |
| Coverage | The scheme applies pan-India through convergence with PMJVK infrastructure and partnerships with IITs, NITs, CSIR institutes, and state agencies. |
| Key Features | The scheme provides for NSQF-aligned skilling, NIOS bridge programmes, women leadership training, Biz Sakhi mentoring, placement support, GI tagging, cultural tourism, and minority Parvs. |
| Construction Sector | The construction sector contributes 10% of GDP and employs more than 50 million people. |
| Project Economy | The project economy focuses on temporary, goal-oriented initiatives that deliver infrastructure, technology, or social outcomes. |
| Digital Transformation | Digital transformation comprises supply chain integration, real-time monitoring, automation, and startup-led bottom-up innovation. |