Lok Sabha Question No. 867 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-04
Subject: Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram
Ministry: MINORITY AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Sudama Prasad

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 867

ANSWERED ON- 04.02.2026

## PRADHAN MANTRI JAN VIKAS KARYAKRAM

## 867.   SHRI SUDAMA PRASAD:

Will the Minister of MINORITY AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-

(a) the details of lack of funds utilisation in various States under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK);

(b)  whether  a  special  audit/third-party  evaluation  of  PMJVK  works  has  been  conducted particularly in Bihar's minority concentration blocks and if so, the details thereof;

(c)  whether  the  Government  has  reviewed  the  findings  of  said  audit/third-party  evaluation  on pending Utilisation Certificates for Minority Welfare grants particularly in Bihar; and

(d) whether similar Utilisation Certificates pendency exists for PMJVK funds in various parts of the country and if so, the details thereof, State-wise?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF MINORITY AFFAIRS

(SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a) Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) is a demand-driven scheme implemented  by  States/UTs  based  on  the  proposals  received  from  them.  Variations  in  fund utilisation across States/UTs are primarily due to differences in the pace of project formulation and execution.

Ministry  has  taken  several  measures  to  improve  utilisation  of  funds,  including  regular review meetings with States/UTs, monitoring through the PMJVK online portal, and providing guidance for timely submission of proposals and utilisation certificates. Fund utilisation under the  scheme  has  shown  improvement,  and  States/UTs  are  being  encouraged  to  expedite implementation to ensure timely delivery of benefits in minority-concentrated areas.

(b) & (c) Ministry has undertaken a Third-Party Evaluation Study through Indian Institute of  Public  Administration  (IIPA),  New  Delhi  and  an  Impact  cum  Assessment  has  also  been conducted  by  Development  Monitoring  and  Evaluation  Office  (DMEO),  NITI  Aayog,  which provided  evidencebased  assessments  of  the  scheme's  impact,  efficiency  and  sustainability  in minority concentration areas. These studies reviewed infrastructure creation, service delivery and outcomes, and identified gaps relating to awareness, fund flow, monitoring and asset maintenance.    As  part  of  the  IIPA-led  Third-Party  Quality  Assessment  (TPQA)  study,  field assessments were conducted in several States including Narkatia, Ramgarhva, Mainatanr, Sikta, Bettiah and Uchkagaon Blocks of Bihar.

The Evaluation conducted by IIPA was focussed on physical progress and impact of the PMJVK.  Further,  to  institutionalize independent technical oversight, Third-Party Quality Assurance (TPQA) has been made mandatory for PMJVK projects across all States/UTs. TPQA agencies  verify  the  quality  of  works  as  per  approved  DPRs  and  prescribed  standards  of CPWD/State  PWD/BIS  or  other  relevant  technical  codes  and  submit  reports  for  release  of subsequent  instalments, thereby functioning as a continuous  technical  due-diligence  and monitoring mechanism.

(d) Yes, some pendency of Utilization Certificates under PMJVK  is  observed across implementing States/UTs as part of routine administrative processes related to project timelines and fund releases. The Ministry regularly monitors the status and follows up with States/UTs for timely  submission  of  Utilization  Certificates.  Further  release  of  funds  is  made  strictly  in accordance with the prescribed guidelines and subject to submission of Utilization Certificates. The state-wise details of pending utilization certificates under PMJVK is at Annexure-I.

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## ANNEXURE REFERRED TO POINT (D) IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION  NO.  867  FOR  ANSWER  ON  04.02.2026  REAGARDING  'PRADHAN MANTRI JAN VIKAS KARYAKRAM' ASKED BY SHRI SUDAMA PRASAD.

|   Sr. No. | State             | PendingUC% (20.01.2026)   |
|-----------|-------------------|---------------------------|
|         1 | Andaman &Nicobar  | 20.13%                    |
|         2 | Andhra Pradesh    | 8.01%                     |
|         3 | Arunachal Pradesh | 18.09%                    |
|         4 | Assam             | 4.78%                     |
|         5 | Bihar             | 24.52%                    |
|         6 | Chhattisgarh      | 0.12%                     |
|         7 | Delhi             | 57.78%                    |
|         8 | Gujarat           | 72.70%                    |
|         9 | Haryana           | 31.78%                    |
|        10 | Himachal Pradesh  | 13.40%                    |
|        11 | Jammu &Kashmir    | 16.69%                    |
|        12 | Jharkhand         | 23.66%                    |
|        13 | Karnataka         | 6.44%                     |
|        14 | Kerala            | 36.31%                    |
|        15 | Ladakh            | 21.24%                    |
|        16 | Madhya Pradesh    | 9.99%                     |
|        17 | Maharashtra       | 26.18%                    |
|        18 | Manipur           | 2.87%                     |
|        19 | Meghalaya         | 0.00%                     |
|        20 | Mizoram           | 26.54%                    |
|        21 | Nagaland          | 0.46%                     |
|        22 | Odisha            | 0.47%                     |
|        23 | Punjab            | 37.53%                    |
|        24 | Rajasthan         | 7.81%                     |
|        25 | Sikkim            | 0.00%                     |
|        26 | Tamilnadu         | 10.61%                    |
|        27 | Telangana         | 0.00%                     |
|        28 | Tripura           | 19.17%                    |
|        29 | Uttar Pradesh     | 14.73%                    |
|        30 | Uttarakhand       | 24.28%                    |
|        31 | West Bengal       | 0.73%                     |