Lok Sabha Question No. 1794 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-11
Subject: Implementation of PMs 15 Point Programme
Ministry: MINORITY AFFAIRS
Asked by: Chandeshwar Prasad, Anubhav Mohanty

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1794 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.02.2021

## IMPLEMENTATION OF PM'S 15 POINT PROGRAMME

## 1794.  SHRI CHANDESHWAR PRASAD:

## SHRI ANUBHAV MOHANTY:

Will the Minister of MINORITY AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a) whether  any  study  has  been  conducted/  proposed  to  be  conducted  to  find  out  the improvement  in  socio  economic  condition  of  minorities  in  Bihar  after  implementation  of  the Prime Minister's 15 Point programme;
- (b) if so, the details thereof;
- (c) the basis/criteria adopted by the Government for introducing welfare measures for the minority people in Bihar;
- (d) whether  the  Prime  Minister's  15  point  programme  has  been  able  to  make  a  socioeconomic and political difference to its beneficiaries and if so, the details thereof during the last two years;
- (e) the  total  funds  allocated  for  the  implementation  of  the  programme  during  the  last  two years; and
- (f) whether the target set for two years has been achieved and if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINSTER FOR MINORITY AFFAIRS

## (SHRI MUKHTAR ABBAS NAQVI)

- (a) to (d): The Government is implementing various schemes for the welfare and upliftment of every section of the society including minorities especially economically weaker  & downtrodden sections all over the country including Bihar with schemes like Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya  Yojana  (PMJAY),  Pradhan  Mantri  Mudra  Yojana  (PMMY),  Pradhan  Mantri  Kisan Samman  Nidhi  (PM  KISAN),  Pradhan  Mantri  Ujjwala  Yojana  (PMUY),  Pradhan  Mantri AwasYojana (PMAY), Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Yojana, etc.

Ministry of Minority Affairs also  implements programmes/ schemes for socio-economic and  educational  empowerment  of  the  six  centrally  notified  minority  communities  namely Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Parsis, Jains and Muslims. These schemes/programmes in brief are as under:-

(1) Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme, Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme, Merit-cum-Means based Scholarship  Scheme  -  For  educational  empowerment  of  students  through  Direct  Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode.

(2)  Maulana  Azad  National  Fellowship  Scheme  -  Provide  fellowships  in  the  form  of  financial assistance.

(3)  Naya  Savera  -  Free  Coaching  and  Allied  Scheme  -  The  Scheme  aims  to  provide  free coaching to  students/candidates  belonging  to  minority  communities  for  qualifying  in  entrance examinations of technical/ professional courses and Competitive examinations.

(4)  Padho  Pardesh  -  Scheme  of  interest  subsidy  to  students  of  minority  communities  on educational loans for overseas higher studies.

(5)  Nai  Udaan  -  Support  for  students  clearing  Prelims  conducted  by  Union  Public  Service Commission  (UPSC),  State  Public  Service  Commission  (PSC)  Staff  Selection  Commission (SSC) etc.

(6) Nai Roshni - Leadership development of women belonging to minority communities..

(7) Seekho Aur Kamao - Skill development scheme for youth of 14 - 35 years age group and aiming at improving the employability of existing workers, school dropouts etc.

- (8) Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) earlier known as MsDP - Implemented for the  benefit  of  the  people  from  all  sections  of  the  society  in  identified  Minority  Concentration Areas for creation of assets in education, skill and health sectors.

(9) Jiyo Parsi - Scheme for containing population decline of Parsis in India.

(10) USTTAD (Upgrading the Skills and Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts for Development)

(11) Nai Manzil - A scheme for formal school education & skilling of school dropouts.

(12)  Hamari  Dharohar-  A  scheme  to  preserve  rich  heritage  of  minority  communities  of  India under the overall concept of Indian culture.

(13)  Maulana  Azad  Education  Foundation  (MAEF)  implements  education  and  skill  related schemes  as  follows:-  (a)  Begum  Hazrat  Mahal  National  Scholarship  for  Meritorious  Girls belonging  to  the  economically  weaker  sections  of  Minorities  (b)  Gharib  Nawaz  Employment

Scheme started in 2017-18 for providing short term job oriented skill development training  to youth (c) Bridge Course for madarsa students & school dropouts.

(14) Equity to National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation (NMDFC) for providing concessional loans to minorities for self-employment and income generating ventures.

In addition to the above, the Ministry also implements schemes for strengthening State Waqf Boards and coordinates arrangements for annual Haj pilgrimage.

The  details  of  the  schemes  (S.  No.1  to  12)    mentioned  above    and  status  of  their implementation are available on the website of this  Ministry (www.minorityaffairs.gov.in) and those at serial No.(13) and (14) are available on the website of MAEF (www.maef.nic.in) and NMDFC (www.nmdfc.org ) respectively.

Government is working with commitment to ensure Development with Dignity, Empowerment without Discrimination, which has ensured prosperity in life of weaker and other needy sections of the society including Minorities. The approach of the Government has led to Minorities  being  equal  partners  with  other  communities,  in  the  educational  &  socio-economic development of the country.

Besides,  the  Prime  Minister's  New  15  Point  Programme  for  the  Welfare  of  Minorities (PM's New 15 PP), which is an overarching programme covering various schemes/initiatives of the participating Ministries/Departments, is implemented throughout the country including Bihar. The said Programme also provides that, wherever possible, 15% of targets and outlays under various schemes should be earmarked for minorities. The performance of schemes/initiatives of Ministries  /  Departments  included  in  the  PM's  New  15  PP,  is  evaluated  by  the  concerned Ministry/Department  and  this  is  a  continuous  process.    The  schemes  of  Ministry  of  Minority Affairs meant exclusively for the centrally notified minority communities are also evaluated from time  to  time.    Details  of  outcome  of  evaluation  studies  conducted  in  respect  of  various Schemes/Programmes  of  this  Ministry  as  well  as  the  other  Ministries/Departments  covered under the PM's New 15 PP are available on the Ministry's website www.minorityaffairs.gov.in

The schemes are also reviewed from time to time and restructured keeping in view the requirement  of  the  minority  communities.  Further,  performance  under  the  schemes  is  also monitored  on  a  continuous  basis  to  ensure  the  desired  outcome  in  terms  of  all  round development of the notified minorities.

(e) & (f): Details  of  funds  allocated  for  the  implementation  of  the  Programme  and achievement of targets under various schemes during the last two years are available on the website: www.minorityaffairs.gov.in .

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