Prime Minister’s New 15 Point Programme

February 12, 2025

The Prime Minister’s New 15 Point Programme aims to support minority communities in India. Launched by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, it targets the socio-economic upliftment of six notified minority groups. These groups include Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, and Parsis. The programme seeks to ensure equal opportunities for these communities in education, employment, and infrastructure development.

Objectives of the Programme

The programme has four primary objectives:

Enhance educational opportunities for minorities.
Ensure equitable economic participation through job recruitment and self-employment schemes.
Focus on improving living conditions through infrastructure development.
Prevent communal disharmony and violence.

Educational Empowerment Initiatives

Several scholarship schemes are part of the educational initiatives:

Pre-Matric and Post-Matric scholarships support students from minority backgrounds.
Maulana Azad National Fellowship Scheme offers financial aid for higher education, including M.Phil and Ph.D. programmes.
Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship targets meritorious girls in secondary education.
Naya Savera programme provides free coaching for students from families earning less than Rs. 6 lakh annually.

Economic Empowerment Schemes

The programme includes various skill development initiatives

Seekho aur Kamao scheme aims to enhance the skills of minority youth. It focuses on modern and traditional skills relevant to current market demands.
USTTAD scheme promotes traditional artisans by providing a platform to showcase their crafts through Hunar Haats. So far, 35 Hunar Haats have been organised, benefiting over five lakh artisans, with more than half being women.
Nai Manzil scheme and the Gharib Nawaz Employment Training Programme further provide education and short-term job-oriented courses.

Government Support and Financial Assistance

The National Minorities Development Finance Corporation (NMDFC) offers concessional loans for self-employment.
Additionally, various missions like the National Urban Livelihoods Mission and the National Rural Livelihoods Mission provide further support.
The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) aims to skill one crore people, including minorities. Under PMKVY, over 11 lakh candidates from minority communities have received training.
The Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) focuses on improving basic amenities in minority concentration areas. This includes projects in education, health, and skill development.

Monitoring and Implementation

The Ministry of Minority Affairs oversees the implementation of these schemes. Regular updates and achievements are available on their official website. The programme is designed to create a more inclusive society by addressing the specific needs of minority communities.

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