Prime Minister's New 15-Point Programme for Minorities

iAbout This Scheme

The PM's New 15-Point Programme ensures that an appropriate proportion of benefits under various government schemes flow to minority communities. It sets targets for minorities in poverty alleviation, education, employment, infrastructure development, and prevention of communal violence schemes.

🎁Key Benefits

• Equitable share of development benefits for 6 minority communities
• 15% of priority lending to minorities under priority sector lending
• Quota/targets in IRDP, SGSY, IAY, MDM, midday meal, and Sarva Shiksha
• Communal harmony and prevention of riots
• Waqf board development and infrastructure improvement

✅Eligibility Criteria

• 1
  All members of notified minority communities (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Zoroastrian, Jain)
• 2
  No individual application — systemic programme

📝How to Apply

❓Frequently Asked Questions