India, March 10 -- The Government continues to implement various welfare schemes aimed at uplifting all sections of society, including economically weaker and underprivileged minority communities. The Ministry of Minority Affairs plays a crucial role in this effort by introducing several initiatives for the socio-economic and educational empowerment of the six centrally recognized minority communities.
A key initiative under this framework is the Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) scheme, which consolidates five earlier schemes—Seekho Aur Kamao, Nai Manzil, USTTAD, Nai Roshni, and Hamari Dharohar. PM VIKAS focuses on skilling and training, promoting women leadership and entrepreneurship, and supporting education for scho...