Question 1

What are the components supported under the scheme?

Accepted Answer

i. Skilling and Training (Non-traditional and traditional) ii. Women Leadership and Entrepreneurship iii. Education (through National Institute of Open Schooling) iv. Infrastructure Development (through Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram)

Question 2

What are the skills taught under the scheme?

Accepted Answer

Any of the skills approved by the NSQC and registered under the National Qualification Register (NQR) are eligible to be provided under the scheme.

Question 3

Is there any stipend provided under the scheme?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Rs.3000/- per month for beneficiaries undertaking traditional skilling, Rs. 2000/- per month for beneficiaries undertaking non-traditional (modern) skilling in non residential mode, Rs. 1000/- per month for beneficiaries undertaking non-traditional (modern) skilling in residential mode (Max 12 months) Rs. 1000/- for beneficiaries enrolled under education component (Max 6 months), Rs. 200/- per day for beneficiaries under women leadership and entrepreneurship component

Question 4

Does the scheme involves linking trained and certified candidates in modern skilling with placement opportunities?

Accepted Answer

Placement of minimum 75% of beneficiaries trained under modern skilling are to be ensured by the implementing agency post completion of training program, with at least 50% of them in organised as categorized in the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)/ Common Cost Norms (CCN) of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.

Question 5

Who are eligible for benefiting under the scheme?

Accepted Answer

Six notified communities under the NCM Act, i.e., Buddhists, Christian, Jains, Muslims, Parsis and Sikhs are eligible for applying under the scheme. However, up to 25% of seats may be earmarked under traditional skilling and up to 15% under other components for non minority EWS category.

Question 6

What is the educational qualification required under the scheme?

Accepted Answer

The educational qualification for Skilling and Training component would be as per National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) norms and Education component would be as per National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) norms. Candidates with aptitude and leadership qualities will be selected for Women Leadership and Entrepreneurship component.

Question 7

Are there any seats earmarked for women candidates?

Accepted Answer

33% in Skilling and Training component, 50% in Education component and 100% in Women Leadership and Entrepreneurship component are reserved for women candidates.

Question 8

Are there any seats earmarked for PwD candidates?

Accepted Answer

3% of the scheme benefits are earmarked for PwD candidates.

Question 9

Is there any income criteria?

Accepted Answer

Up to 25% of seats may be earmarked under traditional skilling and up to 15% under other components for non minority EWS category.

Question 10

How to register for PM VIKAS scheme?

Accepted Answer

Visit the SIDH Portal (https://www.skillindiadigital.gov.in/), register as a Learner/Participant (Candidate) or log in if already registered, and complete e-KYC using your personal details

Question 11

How to apply for scheme/courses?

Accepted Answer

Access your dashboard on SIDH portal to find PM VIKAS scheme and job roles. Use filters such as scheme, mode, and sector to find suitable courses or batches.

Question 12

How to apply for a training batch?

Accepted Answer

Choose a batch for your preferred job role and submit your interest or application. You may select up to five batches, which will be reviewed by the training partner /training centre.

Question 13

How to finalize enrolment?

Accepted Answer

After approval from the training partner / training centre, accept the invitation through your portal to confirm enrolment. Track your application status under the 'Applications' section.

Level	Central
Scheme type	Central Sector Scheme
Category	Skills & Employment, Social welfare & Empowerment, Education & Learning, Business & Entrepreneurship
Beneficiaries	Individual, Artists
Benefit type	Composite
Application mode	Online

Pradhan Mantri Virasat ka Samvardhan(PM VIKAS)

About PM VIKAS

Provider

Ministry Of Minority Affairs

Key details

Important dates

Eligibility criteria

Award & benefits

Documents required

How to apply

Official links

PM VIKAS – FAQ

The Age of the applicant should be 14 to 45 years for skilling and education component and 18 to 45 years for Women Leadership and Entrepreneurship Component
33% of total seats in Skilling and Training component, 50% of total seats in Education component and 100% of total seats in Women Leadership and Entrepreneurship component are earmarked for women.
The education qualification for Skilling and Training component would be as per NSQF norms and Education component would be as per NIOS norms. Candidates with aptitude and leadership qualities will be selected for Women Leadership and Entrepreneurship component.