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PM VIKAS Scheme

PYQs

8

Articles

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Momentum

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Phase IFoundation

Background

Overview

This scheme directly addresses social justice, economic empowerment of vulnerable sections (minorities), skill development, and entrepreneurship, which are recurring themes in GS1 (Social Empowerment), GS2 (Welfare Schemes, Vulnerable Sections), and GS3 (Skill Development, Inclusive Growth).

The PM VIKAS Scheme is a central government initiative aimed at promoting skill development, entrepreneurship, and education among minority communities in India, fostering their economic empowerment and inclusive growth.

Phase IIStatic core

Facts & tables

Key facts

Objectives

Skill development, women leadership & entrepreneurship, and education for minority communities.

Components

Skilling & training, women leadership & entrepreneurship, and education.

Key Focus Areas

Strengthening industry linkages, apprenticeships, On-the-Job Training (OJT), verified placements, and alignment with emerging skill requirements.

Support Mechanisms

Career counselling, entrepreneurship development training, mentoring (Udyami Mitras), and credit linkages with NMDFC.

Reference table

Static syllabus anchors

TypeReference
Conceptual areaSocial Justice & Development

Reference table

Institutions & roles

BodyRole
Ministry of Minority AffairsImplements
National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)Partner/facilitates
National Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (NMDFC)Provides credit linkages
Phase IIIExam lens

Prelims angle

Overview

Prelims angle: Multi-statement analysis

Prelims angle: Conceptual understanding

Quick revision

  • Aims for skill development, women leadership, and education for minorities.
  • Implemented by Ministry of Minority Affairs.
  • Focuses on industry linkages, apprenticeships, and OJT.
  • Provides career counselling and entrepreneurship training.
  • Integrates credit linkages with NMDFC for self-employment.

High-confidence PYQs

2026Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

Which of the following statements with regard to the persons with disabilities in India is/are correct ? 1. The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, an ...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2024Factual recall, Conceptual understanding

With reference to the 'Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan', consider the following statements: 1. This scheme guarantees a minimum package of antenat...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question

With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) Yojana, consider the following statements: 1. The entry age group for enrolment in the sc...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2024Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

With reference to the 'Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan', consider the following statements: 1. This scheme guarantees a minimum package of antenat...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question

With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) Yojana, consider the following statements: 1. The entry age group for enrolment in the sc...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2023Multi-statement analysis, Policy measures

Consider the following statements in relation to Janani Suraksha Yojana: 1. It is safe motherhood intervention of the State Health Departments. 2. Its object...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2018Multi-statement analysis, Conceptual understanding

With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, consider the following statements 1. It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Labour and Employmen...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2016Multi-statement analysis, Policy measures

With reference to ‘Initiative for Nutritional Security through Intensive Millets Promotion’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. This init...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question

‘SWAYAM’, an initative of the Government of India, aims at

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question

With reference to ‘Stand Up India Scheme’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Its purpose is to promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST and wo...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2016Purpose or function of a policy tool, Factual recall

With reference to ‘Initiative for Nutritional Security through Intensive Millets Promotion’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. This init...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question

‘SWAYAM’, an initative of the Government of India, aims at

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question

With reference to ‘Stand Up India Scheme’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Its purpose is to promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST and wo...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question
2016Statement-based questions, Factual recall

With reference to ‘Initiative for Nutritional Security through Intensive Millets Promotion’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. This init...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question

‘SWAYAM’, an initative of the Government of India, aims at

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question

With reference to ‘Stand Up India Scheme’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Its purpose is to promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST and wo...

Social Issues & SchemesOpen question

Topic timeline

Social Justice & Development
Prelims 2016· Multi-statement analysis, Policy measures

With reference to ‘Initiative for Nutritional Security through Intensive Millets Promotion’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. This init...

Open question

‘SWAYAM’, an initative of the Government of India, aims at

Open question

With reference to ‘Stand Up India Scheme’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Its purpose is to promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST and wo...

Open question
Prelims 2016· Purpose or function of a policy tool, Factual recall

With reference to ‘Initiative for Nutritional Security through Intensive Millets Promotion’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. This init...

Open question

‘SWAYAM’, an initative of the Government of India, aims at

Open question

With reference to ‘Stand Up India Scheme’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Its purpose is to promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST and wo...

Open question
Prelims 2016· Statement-based questions, Factual recall

With reference to ‘Initiative for Nutritional Security through Intensive Millets Promotion’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. This init...

Open question

‘SWAYAM’, an initative of the Government of India, aims at

Open question

With reference to ‘Stand Up India Scheme’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Its purpose is to promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST and wo...

Open question
Prelims 2018· Multi-statement analysis, Conceptual understanding

With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, consider the following statements 1. It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Labour and Employmen...

Open question
Prelims 2023· Multi-statement analysis, Policy measures

Consider the following statements in relation to Janani Suraksha Yojana: 1. It is safe motherhood intervention of the State Health Departments. 2. Its object...

Open question
Prelims 2024· Factual recall, Conceptual understanding

With reference to the 'Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan', consider the following statements: 1. This scheme guarantees a minimum package of antenat...

Open question

With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) Yojana, consider the following statements: 1. The entry age group for enrolment in the sc...

Open question
Prelims 2024· Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

With reference to the 'Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan', consider the following statements: 1. This scheme guarantees a minimum package of antenat...

Open question

With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-dhan (PM-SYM) Yojana, consider the following statements: 1. The entry age group for enrolment in the sc...

Open question
Prelims 2026· Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

Which of the following statements with regard to the persons with disabilities in India is/are correct ? 1. The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, an ...

Open question

PM VIKAS Scheme Advances Skill Development and Entrepreneurship for Minority Communities

22 Jul 2026 · PM VIKAS is a Ministry of Minority Affairs scheme for skill development, entrepreneurship, and education for minorities, focusing on industry linkages, OJT, and credit support through NMDFC.

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