Punjab gets only ₹13 lakh under PMJVK in 2025-26, sharp fall from ₹104.58 crore in 2022-23
UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Schemes
Why in news
The central government informed Rajya Sabha that Punjab received only ₹13 lakh under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) in 2025-26, a steep decline from ₹104.58 crore in 2022-23. The scheme is demand-driven, with funds released based on eligible project proposals from states and UTs.
Background
PMJVK is a centrally sponsored scheme aimed at creating community infrastructure in minority concentration areas across sectors like education, healthcare, skill development, and sanitation. It was previously known as the Multi-sectoral Development Programme (MsDP).
Key facts
Punjab received ₹13 lakh under PMJVK in 2025-26, down from ₹104.58 crore in 2022-23.
No funds were released to Punjab in 2021-22, 2023-24, and 2024-25.
PMJVK is a demand-driven scheme with no state-wise budgetary allocation; funds are released based on eligible project proposals.
279 PMJVK projects have been completed in Punjab since inception, out of 8,59,972 nationwide.
No poor-quality work was flagged in third-party quality assurance audits.
Independent evaluations by IIPA and DMEO, NITI Aayog identified areas for improvement: awareness generation, fund flow, monitoring, and asset maintenance.
Third-Party Quality Assurance (TPQA) is now mandatory for all PMJVK projects.
Prelims pointers
- Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK)
- Ministry of Minority Affairs
- Kiren Rijiju
- Rajya Sabha
- Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA)
- Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO), NITI Aayog
- Third-Party Quality Assurance (TPQA)
Mains angles
- Discuss the effectiveness of demand-driven centrally sponsored schemes in addressing regional disparities.
- Critically examine the implementation of PMJVK and suggest measures to improve fund utilization and project completion.
- Analyze the role of third-party audits and independent evaluations in ensuring quality of infrastructure projects under welfare schemes.