Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK)

IN NEWS:

• Minister of Minority Affairs laid the foundation stone for “Sanskritik Sadbhav Mandap” in U.P. It is created under Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karykram (PMJVK).

ABOUT THE SCHEME:

• PMJVK seeks to provide better socio-economic infrastructure facilities to the minority communities particularly in the field of education, health & skill development
• The Programme aims to address development deficits in the identified minority concentration areas according to Census 2011.
• 80% of the resources under the PMJVK would be earmarked for projects related to education, health and skill development
• 33 to 40% of resources under the scheme would be specifically allocated for women centric projects.

• Implementing agencies of PMJVK would be brought under Public Finance Management System (PFMS) and fund utilization shall be monitored

ABOUT SANSKRITIK SADBHAV MANDAP:

• “Sanskritik Sadbhav Mandap” is being constructed with the cost of Rs 92 crore by Union Minority Affairs Ministry under Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karykram (PMJVK).
• This community centre will be utilized for various socio-economic-cultural activities, skill development training, coaching, relief activities during disaster such as Corona and different sports activities.

PRELIMS QUESTION:

Q. The primary aim of Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karykram is to:

1. Develop left wing violence affected regions
2. Bring development for minority communities.
3. To develop the three tier Panchayat system
4. To achieve 100% rural road connectivity

Answer to Prelims question