Parliament Question: Stoppage of PMJVK fund in Kerala

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MINORITY AFFAIRS RAJYA SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 1088 ANSWERED ON- 09/02/2026 STOPPAGE OF PMJVK FUND IN KERALA 1088. SHRI HARIS BEERAN: Will the Minister of MINORITY AFFAIRS be pleased to state:- (a) whether the Ministry’s online portal for Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) was technically operational to accept new project proposals from the State of Kerala between April 2024 and December 2025; (b) the exact date on which the last project proposal was successfully 'received' on the portal from the State; and (c) whether Government has rejected proposals solely on the basis of 'unspent balance' without evaluating the project's merit or the State’s latest Utilization Certificates submitted in January, 2026? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF MINORITY AFFAIRS (SHRI KIREN RIJIJU) (a) Yes, Sir. The online portal of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) has been technically operational since its launch in October 2023. Accordingly, the portal was functional to accept new project proposals from the State of Kerala during the period from April 2024 to December 2025. (b) Ministry has received 42 project proposals amounting to Rs. 398.36 crore from the State Government of Kerala through the PMJVK Portal on 30.01.2026. These proposals are being evaluated in the Ministry in accordance with the prescribed guidelines. (c) Ministry does not reject proposals solely based on unspent balance. Each proposal is evaluated on its merits, including compliance with scheme guidelines, availability of funds, and Utilization Certificates submitted by the State, wherever applicable. No proposal is rejected without due consideration of all relevant factors. *****