About the Scheme
PM-JVK provides socio-economic infrastructure in minority concentration areas. Launched June 2018 replacing Multi-Sectoral Development Programme (MsDP). Budget FY2025-26: ₹570 crore. Covers areas with 25%+ minority population. 61,054 projects approved: schools, colleges, ITIs, hospitals, anganwadis, sports facilities. Based on Sachar Committee and Misra Commission recommendations.
Target Beneficiaries: Minority communities in 90 minority-concentration districts; Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists
Key Features
- Covers blocks/villages/towns with 25%+ minority population (Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Parsis, Jains)
- 61,054 projects approved: schools, colleges, ITIs, polytechnics, hospitals, anganwadis, sports facilities
- Budget FY2025-26: ₹570 crore; 90:10 Centre-State
- Replaces Multi-Sectoral Development Programme (MsDP) launched 2008
- Based on Sachar Committee (2006) and Misra Commission recommendations
- Funds only for socio-economic infrastructure — not for religious institutions
- Cluster approach: minimum 500 beneficiaries per project