Executive Summary:
This document presents the Minister of Minority Affairs' response to questions regarding the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) in West Bengal. It details fund allocation procedures, operational projects, beneficiary reach, and impact assessments. No funds have been released to West Bengal in the current financial year due to non-compliance with Public Financial Management System (PFMS) requirements.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Fund Allocation:**
* PMJVK is a demand-driven scheme; funds are allocated based on project proposals from States/UTs.
* Fund release is contingent upon compliance with Public Financial Management System (PFMS) rules.
* No funds released to West Bengal in the current financial year due to non-compliance with PFMS.
* **Operational Projects in West Bengal (Annexure I):**
* ITI at Harighata, Nadia (Total Cost: Rs. 1035.64 Lakh, Central Share Approved: Rs. 500.00 Lakh, Funds Released: Rs. 500.00 Lakh, Units Approved: 1, Units Completed: 1)
* ITI at Harish Chandrapur-I, Malda (Total Cost: Rs. 1033.79 Lakh, Central Share Approved: Rs. 500.00 Lakh, Funds Released: Rs. 500.00 Lakh, Units Approved: 1, Units Completed: 1)
* Two units of polytechnic institute at Diamond Harbour and Baruipur, South 24 Parganas (Total Cost: Rs. 2460.00 Lakh, Central Share Approved: Rs. 2460.00 Lakh, Funds Released: Rs. 2460.00 Lakh, Units Approved: 2, Units Completed: 2)
* Polytechnic College at Itahar, Uttar Dinajpur (Total Cost: Rs. 1230.00 Lakh, Central Share Approved: Rs. 1230.00 Lakh, Funds Released: Rs. 1230.00 Lakh, Units Approved: 1, Units Completed: 1)
* Polytechnic College at Basirhat-I, North 24 Parganas (Total Cost: Rs. 1230.00 Lakh, Central Share Approved: Rs. 1230.00 Lakh, Funds Released: Rs. 1230.00 Lakh, Units Approved: 1, Units Completed: 1)
* Polytechnic College at Sujapur under Kaliachak-I Block, Malda (Total Cost: Rs. 1230.00 Lakh, Central Share Approved: Rs. 1230.00 Lakh, Funds Released: Rs. 1230.00 Lakh, Units Approved: 1, Units Completed: 1)
* Polytechnic at Uluberia-I, Howrah (Total Cost: Rs. 1230.00 Lakh, Central Share Approved: Rs. 1230.00 Lakh, Funds Released: Rs. 1230.00 Lakh, Units Approved: 1, Units Completed: 1)
* Polytechnic Colleges at Rampurhat-II, Birbhum (Total Cost: Rs. 1230.00 Lakh, Central Share Approved: Rs. 1230.00 Lakh, Funds Released: Rs. 1230.00 Lakh, Units Approved: 1, Units Completed: 1)
* **Beneficiary Reach:**
* Infrastructure benefits are available to all residents, irrespective of religion or background, in minority concentration areas.
* **Impact Assessment:**
* NITI Aayog's 2020-21 evaluation highlighted PMJVK's contribution to addressing development gaps.
* The restructured scheme (2018-19) emphasized women-focused projects.
* PMJVK is implemented nationwide from FY 2022-23 as per revised guidelines under the 15th Finance Commission.
Impact Analysis:
* **State Government of West Bengal:**
* *Impact:* No funds released in the current financial year.
* *Action Required:* Ensure compliance with PFMS rules to become eligible for fund disbursement.
* **Residents of Minority Concentration Areas in West Bengal:**
* *Impact:* Continued access to infrastructure and services from existing PMJVK projects.
* *Action Required:* Utilize the available facilities.
* **Ministry of Minority Affairs:**
* *Impact:* Responsible for monitoring PFMS compliance and disbursing funds accordingly.
* *Action Required:* Ensure adherence to PMJVK guidelines and procedures for fund allocation.
Key Entities Referenced
Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram: A demand-driven scheme implemented by the Ministry of Minority Affairs to address development gaps in minority concentration areas.
Ministry of Minority Affairs: The Indian government ministry responsible for implementing the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram and other initiatives related to minority communities.
West Bengal: A state in India that is the subject of the question regarding the allocation and utilization of funds under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram.
Public Financial Management System (PFMS): A system set by the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, to ensure proper and transparent use of government funds, a mandatory requirement for states to receive funds under the PMJVK.
NITI Aayog: A policy think tank of the Government of India, which conducted an evaluation study of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram in 2020-21.
15th Finance Commission: The Finance Commission whose period guidelines are being followed for implementing PMJVK across the country from the financial year 2022-23.
Pathan Yusuf: The Member of Parliament who asked the unstarred question in Lok Sabha regarding the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram.
Kiren Rijiju: The Minister of Minority Affairs who answered the question regarding the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-586
ANSWERED ON- 23/07/2025
PRADHAN MANTRI JAN VIKAS KARYAKRAM
586. MR PATHAN YUSUF
Will the Minister of MINORITY AFFAIRS be pleased to state:-
(a) the total fund allocated for the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) for the
State of West Bengal during the current financial year;
(b) the details of major projects that are operational under the PMJVK in the State of West
Bengal;
(c) the total number of beneficiaries who have received assistance under the PMJVK
programme in the State of West Bengal; and
(d) whether the Government has conducted any impact assessment studies to understand the
feasibility of the said project and if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF MINORITY AFFAIRS
(SHRI KIREN RIJIJU)
(a) The Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) is a demand-driven scheme
implemented by the Ministry of Minority Affairs and the funds are allocated based on project
proposals submitted by States and Union Territories, rather than through pre-determined
State/UT-wise allocations. The important requirement for releasing funds under the PMJVK
scheme is that the State must follow the rules of the Public Financial Management System
(PFMS), as set by the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance. This system helps to
ensure that government money is used properly and transparently.
In the current financial year, no funds have been released to the State of West Bengal
under the PMJVK, as the State has not fulfilled the mandatory PFMS compliance
requirements necessary for fund disbursement. Once these conditions are met, the State
becomes eligible for release of funds.
(b) The details of major projects operational under the PMJVK Scheme in the State of West
Bengal are at Annexure I.
(c) While the scheme focuses on minority concentration areas, the benefits of the
infrastructure created under PMJVK are not limited to any one group. Instead, these facilities
are open to all residents of the area, regardless of their religion or background. This inclusive
approach promotes equitable development, social harmony, and access to essential services
for everyone in the locality.
(d) An evaluation study conducted by NITI Aayog in 2020–21, noted that PMJVK scheme
has contributed towards addressing development gaps in identified minority concentration
areas by supporting infrastructure such as schools, health centres, and skill training institutes.
The restructuring of the scheme in 2018–19 brought about improvements, including a greater
emphasis on women-focused projects. The study also suggested that the scheme’s reach be
expanded to cover minority communities across all States. Accordingly, PMJVK is now
being implemented across the country from the financial year 2022–23, as per revised
guidelines under the 15th Finance Commission period.
*****Annexure -I
ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.
586 FOR ANSWER ON 23.07.2025 REGARDING “PRADHAN MANTRI JAN VIKAS
KARYAKRAM” ASKED BY MR PATHAN YUSUF.
Name of Name of Total Cost Central Total funds No of No of
District Projects approved Share released Units Units
(Rs. in Lakh) approved (Rs. in Lakh) approved Completed
(Rs. in Lakh)
Nadia ITI at 1035.64 500.00 500.00 1 1
Harighata
Malda ITI at Harish 1033.79 500.00 500.00 1 1
Chandrapur-I
South 24 Two unit of 2460.00 2460.00 2460.00 2 2
Parganas polytechnic
institute at
Diamond
Harbour and
Baruipur
Uttar Polytechnic 1230.00 1230.00 1230.00 1 1
Dinajpur College at
Itahar
North 24 Polytechnic 1230.00 1230.00 1230.00 1 1
Parganas College at
Basirhat-I
Malda Polytechnic 1230.00 1230.00 1230.00 1 1
College at
Sujapur under
Kaliachak-I
Block
Howrah polytechnic at 1230.00 1230.00 1230.00 1 1
Uluberia-I
Birbhum Polytechnic 1230.00 1230.00 1230.00 1 1
Colleges at
Rampurhat-II