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Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) Scheme
The PM VIKAS scheme is a Central Sector (CS) scheme by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, consolidating five earlier livelihood schemes: Seekho aur Kamao, USTTAD, Hamari Dharohar, Nai Roshni, and Nai Manzil. The goal is to build capacity, promote cultural heritage, and improve employability for minority communities.
1. Scope of Work (Components of the Scheme)
The scheme focuses on four major components:
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Component
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Description
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Residential Status
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1. Skilling and Training Component
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Includes Traditional Training (for arts, crafts, and preserving cultural heritage/ICH) and Non-Traditional Skilling (NSQF-compliant modern job roles in manufacturing/services).
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Residential/Non-residential/Both permitted.
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2. Women Leadership and Entrepreneurship Component
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Focuses on leadership development, basic entrepreneurship, and handholding for establishing individual or group enterprises for minority women ("Biz Sakhis/Udyami Mitras").
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Residential training not permitted.
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3. Education Component
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Provides an education bridge program for school dropouts from minority communities to pursue open schooling (Class 8th, 10th, and 12th) with certification from NIOS or MoMA-approved institutions.
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Residential training not permitted.
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4. Infrastructure Development Component
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Convergence with other Ministries (like PMJVK) to augment/ensure effective utilization of infrastructure for skilling, education, and community needs.
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N/A
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2. Project Implementing Agency (PIA) Qualification Criteria
Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) can be Minority Community Institutions, Industry/institutions with industry connect, or Central/State Government Institutions/Universities.
A. General Eligibility (Mandatory for all PIAs)
- Must have been incorporated for at least three (3) years prior to the date of submission.
- Must be registered on the NITI Aayog’s NGO Darpan Portal.
- Must have experience in conducting skilling/training/education/entrepreneurship programs at the grass-root level, with experience for minority communities.
- Must not have been blacklisted by MoMA or any other central/state government department/Ministry (an undertaking is required).
B. Specific Financial/Experience Criteria
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PIA Type
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Financial/Turnover Requirement
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Experience/Track Record Requirement
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Minority Community Institutions (MCIs)
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Average annual turnover of at least Rs. 5 Crores in the last five financial years (Not applicable to institutions established by Act of Parliament/State legislature).
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Must provide details of sufficient physical infrastructure and soft skills. Proposal should be endorsed/recommended by the National Commission for Minorities (if applicable).
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Industry and/or institutions with industry connect
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Average annual turnover of at least Rs. 10 Crores in the last five financial years, with positive net worth in the last financial year (FY 2023-24).
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Track record in skilling/education/entrepreneurship training covering at least 5,000 beneficiaries in the last 5 years. Must have an established connect with industries (representing at least 50+ industries with minimum 1,000 employees per industry).
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3. Eligibility Criteria for Beneficiaries
- Must belong to one of the six minority communities notified under the National Commission for Minorities Act 1992 (Muslims, Christians, Buddhists, Sikhs, Jains, and Parsis).
- Special focus on women, youth, and differently-abled.
- Reservations:
- 3% of total seats are reserved for Persons with Disability (PwDs) across all components.
- The Women Leadership and Entrepreneurship Component is exclusively for women.
- Up to 25% of non-minority community members (EWS category) may be included in the Traditional Training Component.
- Up to 15% of non-minority community members (EWS category) may be included in other components.
4. Financial Criteria and Funding
- Funding Source: Components 1, 2, and 3 are 100% funded by the Ministry of Minority Affairs. Component 4 (Infrastructure) is on a Centre-State sharing basis as per PMJVK guidelines.
- Release of Funds: Funds shall be released to PIAs in three instalments upon fulfillment of milestones.
- Project Costing: Must adhere to the Common Norms prescribed by the MSDE for NSQF-aligned interventions.
- Stipend and Support (Examples from Annexure-V):
- Non-Traditional Skilling Stipend: ₹2,000 per month for non-residential training; ₹1,000 per month for residential training.
- Post Placement Support (Non-Traditional): ₹2,000 per candidate for 2 months.
- Traditional Training Stipend: ₹3,000 per month for non-residential training; ₹1,500 per month for residential training.
- Women Leadership Stipend: ₹200 per day per candidate.
- Education Stipend: ₹1,000 per month per candidate for 6 months.
5. Tender Fee and EMD
The provided document, being scheme guidelines and a proposal template, does not specify any requirements for a Tender Fee or Earnest Money Deposit (EMD).
6. Submission Guidelines and Deadlines
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Category
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Detail
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Source
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Tender Publishing Date
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The official letter notifying the opening of the portal is Dated 19.11.2025.
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Closing Date/Pre-Bid Meeting
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Not specified in the provided documents. The letter mentions an earlier communication dated 18.07.2025 regarding the last date for submission, but the date itself is omitted.
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Submission Method
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Proposal must be submitted on the dedicated PM VIKAS portal: pmvikas.minorityaffairs.gov.in.
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Proposal Format
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Must be in the Detailed Project Report (DPR) format as prescribed by the Ministry, along with all supporting documents.
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Submission Route
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State Govt. Institutions: Must be sought and recommended by the respective State Governments. Minority Community Institutions and Industry/Industry Connect Institutions: Proposals must be submitted to the respective State Government for recommendation, which is then forwarded to MoMA. Central Govt. Institutions/PSUs/Universities: Submit proposals directly to MoMA.
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