13 March 2025: PIB Summary For UPSC
1. PMVIKAS FOCUSES ON UPLIFTMENT OF MINORITY COMMUNITIES
(Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2110892 )
| Topic: GS2 – Governance – Government Initiatives |
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Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS)
- Flagship Scheme: PM VIKAS is a major initiative by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, launched to support six notified minority communities.
- Scheme Convergence: It merges five previous schemes—‘Seekho Aur Kamao’, ‘Nai Manzil’, ‘Nai Roshni’, ‘Hamari Dharohar’, and ‘USTTAD’—to provide a comprehensive support system.
- Focus Areas: The scheme emphasizes skill development, entrepreneurship, leadership training for minority women, and education support for school dropouts.
- Awareness Campaign: Awareness is created through multimedia campaigns, including print and electronic media, FM radio, pocket booklets, and pamphlets in multiple languages.
- Public Engagement: Events such as ‘Hunar Haats’ and ‘Lok Samvardhan Parvs’ are organized to connect with minority communities.
- Inclusivity: The scheme aims to empower minorities economically and socially through structured government interventions.
| Practice Question: Discuss the objectives and significance of the Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) scheme in uplifting minority communities in India. How does it integrate existing welfare schemes to enhance skill development and entrepreneurship? (150 Words /10 marks) |
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