Lok Sabha Question No. 5363 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-25
Subject: Infrastructure Development and Technology Integration under PMJVK
Ministry: MINORITY AFFAIRS
Asked by: Shri Jashubhai Bhilubhai Rathva

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 5363

ANSWERED ON- 25/03/2026

## INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION UNDER PMJVK

## 5363. SHRI JASHUBHAI BHILUBHAI RATHVA:

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

(a) the details of the specific advanced technological facilities such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and 5G laboratories approved for creation under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK);

(b) the manner in which the Government is ensuring accountability and transparency in the monitoring of ongoing infrastructure projects through digital portals;

(c) whether there has been a significant release of funds for community infrastructure projects in minority concentrated areas during the financial year 2025-26 and if so, the details thereof; and

(d)  the  time  by  which  the  Government  plan  to  complete  the  establishment  of  Centres  of Excellence for preservation of classical languages and manuscripts?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF MINORITY AFFAIRS

## (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)

(a) Pradhan  Mantri  Jan  Vikas  Karyakram  (PMJVK)  is  a  Centrally  Sponsored  Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Minority Affairs for creation of community infrastructure in Minority  Concentration  Areas  across  sectors  such  as  education,  health,  skill  development, women-centric projects and other basic amenities.

To strengthen digital skills, research and employment opportunities, the Ministry has approved establishment of high-end technological infrastructure and research facilities at Dr. B.  R.  Ambedkar National  Institute  of  Technology  (NIT),  Jalandhar,  Punjab.  The  approved facilities  include  laboratories  and  infrastructure  relating  to  5G  and  Beyond  Technologies, Cyber Security, Mobile Application Development, Smart Classrooms and Electric Vehicles, with a total approved cost of Rs. 39.63 crore.

(b) To ensure accountability and transparency in project implementation, the Ministry has developed  a  dedicated  PMJVK  Portal,  which  provides  an  end-to-end  digital  platform  for monitoring the entire project lifecycle from proposal submission to approval, fund release and completion.  States/UTs  upload  real-time  progress  reports,  geo-tagged  photographs  and milestone updates on the portal.

In  addition,  the  NIGRANI  Mobile  App  has  been  launched  to  facilitate  field-level reporting through geo-tagged photographs and data uploads directly from project sites. These

- digital  platforms  enable  real-time  monitoring,  enhance  transparency  and  support  timely corrective action wherever required.
- (c) Yes, Sir. During the financial year 2025-26, the Ministry has released Rs.1,138.88 crore to States/UTs for implementation of projects under PMJVK. The funds are released through the  State  Nodal  Account  (SNA)  mechanism  to  facilitate  efficient  utilization  for  approved community infrastructure projects. (d) Four Centres of Excellence for Conservation of Classical Languages and Manuscripts have been approved at University of Mumbai, University of Delhi, Gujarat University and Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya with a total approved cost of Rs. 142.11 crore. These Centres aim to provide facilities for manuscript preservation, research, digitization and documentation, along with  development  of  digital  repositories  to  promote  academic  research  and  long-term conservation of classical languages and manuscripts.

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