Guwahati, July 8: The Centre today released financial assistance of Rs. 35 Crores as the Central Share to Arunachal Pradesh for ongoing projects under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram( PMJVK)
Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) is a scheme designed to address the development deficits of the identified minority concentration areas. The programme supports the States/UTs in creating infrastructure to improve the quality of life of people and reduce the imbalances in the identified minority concentration areas to be at par with the rest of the country.
Union Minister of Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs, Kiren Rijiju reviewed today the physical and financial status of the projects approved under (PMJVK) of the Ministry of Minority Affairs for the State of Arunachal Pradesh and laying a roadmap for future plans under the karyakram.
The Minister also announced two new projects, one each for Kumchaikha of Diyun Circle and Pakpu Maling.
Pema Khandu, Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Chowna Mein, Deputy Chief Minister, Kento Jini, Minister of Social Justice Empowerment and Tribal Affairs (SJETA) of Arunachal Pradesh and Rode Bui, MLA and Advisor to Minister (SJETA) were present during the review meeting.
The Government of India is committed to developing minority communities, particularly Buddhists in Arunachal Pradesh’s remote border areas, through a “Whole of Government” approach. The focus is on modernizing traditional theological education and providing professional, vocational, and skill development courses for young Buddhists. A roadmap for the early execution of 10 approved projects under the Buddhist Development Plan (total estimated cost: Rs. 41.07 crores) was also discussed.
The program aims at converging various ongoing schemes of the Ministry such as PMJVK, PM-Vikas, and Scholarship as well as the programs and the schemes being administered by National Minorities Development Finance Corporation Ltd. (NMDFC).
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