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Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) Scheme aims to improve livelihoods of the minorities, particularly the artisan communities, using the components of skill development, education, women leadership & entrepreneurship. Which of the following schemes were subsumed under PM VIKAS? 1. Seekho aur Kamao 2. Nai Manzil 3. Nai Roshni 4. USTTAD

1. 1, 2 and 3
2. 2, 3 and 4
3. 1, 2, 3 and 4
4. 1, 3 and 4

Correct answer: 1, 2, 3 and 4

Solution

PM VIKAS was launched in 2022 by the Ministry of Minority Affairs as a new umbrella scheme, merging 5 existing schemes: Seekho aur Kamao, Nai Manzil, Nai Roshni, USTTAD, and Hamari Dharohar. All four listed schemes (1,2,3,4) were subsumed.

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