PMJVK — Minority Area Development — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | PMJVK 2026 — Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram: Minority Area Infrastructure & Education | minorityaffairs.gov.in |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2018 |
| Benefit | New schools, colleges, ITIs in minority areas + Hostels for minority students + Healthcare infrastructure + Drinking water & sanitation + Skill development centres — all infrastructure benefits local residents |
| Category | Education |
| Last Verified | 25 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://www.minorityaffairs.gov.in/pmjvk |
What is PMJVK — Minority Area Development?
Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) is a centrally sponsored infrastructure development programme for identified Minority Concentration Areas (MCAs) across India, replacing the earlier Multi-Sectoral Development Programme (MsDP). Implemented by the Ministry of Minority Affairs since 2018-19, PMJVK funds construction of schools, colleges, ITIs (vocational training centres), hostels, hospitals, drinking water/sanitation facilities, and community halls in districts and blocks with high concentration of minority communities (Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Parsis, Jains). 1,301 districts/blocks/clusters identified as MCAs. Budget: ₹3,340 crore over 2017-20 (ongoing). PMJVK funds are released to states/UTs for project execution by state government agencies. Priority sectors: Education (70% of funds), Livelihood (health, skill development), and basic infrastructure (sanitation, drinking water).
Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive New schools, colleges, ITIs in minority areas + Hostels for minority students + Healthcare infrastructure + Drinking water & sanitation + Skill development centres — all infrastructure benefits local residents. The scheme was launched in 2018 and is implemented by the Government of India.
Benefits of PMJVK — Minority Area Development
New schools, colleges, ITIs in minority areas + Hostels for minority students + Healthcare infrastructure + Drinking water & sanitation + Skill development centres — all infrastructure benefits local residents
Who is Eligible for PMJVK — Minority Area Development?
- ✓No direct individual application — PMJVK is a government-to-government (centre to state) infrastructure grant
- ✓Residents in 1,301 identified Minority Concentration Areas (districts/blocks) benefit from new infrastructure
- ✓States prioritize projects in MCAs with: minority population > 25%, below-national-average literacy/infrastructure indicators
- ✓Communities benefit through new schools, hostels, hospitals, skill centres built under PMJVK
Documents Required for PMJVK — Minority Area Development
How to Apply for PMJVK — Minority Area Development Online?
- 1For school/hostel admission in PMJVK-funded institutions: Apply to the relevant institution directly
- 2For skill centre training in PMJVK-funded ITI/skill centre: Contact the institution
- 3State governments compile district-level need assessments and submit project proposals to MoMA
- 4Ministry approves projects, releases funds — state agencies construct and maintain facilities
Official Government Portal
Apply directly on the official government website. This is the only authorised portal — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
🔗Apply on www.minorityaffairs.gov.in/pmjvkFrequently Asked Questions — PMJVK — Minority Area Development
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