(a) whether the Prime Minister’s new 15-Point Programme is being fully implemented in the country including in the north east States;
(b) if so, the details thereof, State-wise and details of the funds spent on this scheme during the last three years;
(c) if not, the reasons therefor; and
(d) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Union Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF MINORITY AFFAIRS
(SHRI MUKHTAR ABBAS NAQVI)
(a) to (d): Prime Minister’s New 15 Point Programme (PM’s New 15-PP) for the welfare of minorities is an overarching programme, covering 24 schemes/initiatives of 11 participating Ministries/Departments; and is fully implemented throughout the country including North-Eastern States. All these schemes/initiatives are being implemented by the participating Ministries/Departments, either exclusively or by earmarking of 15% of overall physical/financial targets (under the concerned scheme/initiative) or by monitoring the flow of funds in the minority concentration areas for the welfare of minorities throughout the country. The programame aims to promote opportunities for education as well as social welfare by ensuring equitable share for minorities in economic activities and employment through existing and new schemes, enhanced credit support for self-employment and recruitment to State and Central Government jobs.
Details of the schemes/initiatives covered under the programme as well as State-wise and details of funds spent under the programme during the last three years, as available, are on the Ministry’s official website, at www.minorityaffairs.gov.in.
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