Central government has launched a large number of schemes for the welfare of minority families since 1947. These minority welfare schemes, as mentioned in the Sarkari Yojana List, directly benefit the minority population, especially Muslims, Jains, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists and Parsis. Here is the complete list of all minority welfare schemes in English launched till FY 2026-2027.
Popular minority welfare schemes like Nai Roshni, Naya Savera, Nai Udaan, Seekho aur Kamao, USTTAD, Nai Manzil, loan schemes for self employment and PM Awas Yojana have helped the empowerment of the minority population. Around 36 new and old schemes, launched by the Narendra Modi government or relaunched by it, are listed below.
This minority welfare schemes list not only contains the name of social welfare schemes but also the name of schemes that will bring a positive change in the society. Some minority welfare schemes in this list are Centrally Supported schemes that run in collaboration with the state governments.
List of All Minority Welfare Schemes by Central Govt.
All the minority welfare schemes launched since 1947 for the upliftment of minorities are listed in the table below. The Ministry of Minority Affairs has also merged five old livelihood schemes into a single PM VIKAS scheme, which is explained after the table.
| Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme | Scholarship | View Details |
| Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme | Scholarship | View Details |
| Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Scheme | Scholarship | Apply Online |
| Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority Students Scheme | Fellowship | Apply Online |
| Padho Pardesh - Scheme of Interest Subsidy on Educational Loans for Overseas Studies for the Students Belonging to the Minority Communities | Interest Subsidy | Apply Online |
| Naya Savera - Free Coaching and Allied Scheme for Minority Communities Students | Free Coaching | Apply Online |
| Nai Udaan - Support for Students for preparation of Main Examination who clear Prelims conducted by UPSC/SSC, State Public Service Commission (PSC) etc. | Financial Support | Apply Online |
| Seekho aur Kamao (Learn & Earn) - Now Part of PM VIKAS | Skill Development | View Details |
| USTTAD - Upgrading the Skills and Training in Traditional Arts Crafts for Development - Now Part of PM VIKAS | Skill Development | View Details |
| Nai Manzil - Now Part of PM VIKAS | Social Development | View Details |
| Credit Line-1 Loans from National Minority Development & Finance Corporation for Self Employment (Term Loan, Education Loan and Micro-Finance) | Loan Scheme | View Details |
| Credit Line-2 Loan Schemes from National Minority Development & Finance Corporation for Self Employment (Term Loan, Education Loan and Micro-Finance) | View Details | |
| Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) | Public Welfare | View Details |
| Multi-sectoral Development Programme | View Details | |
| Nai Roshni - Now Part of PM VIKAS | Women Empowerment | View Details |
| Hamari Dharohar - Now Part of PM VIKAS | Heritage | View Details |
| Jiyo Parsi | Population | View Details |
| Quami Waqf Board Taraqqiati Scheme | Strengthening Wakf Board | View Details |
| Shahari Waqf Sampatti Vikas Yojana | View Details | |
| Research/Studies, Monitoring and Evaluation of Development Schemes | Research And Development | View Details |
| Corpus Funds to Maulana Azad Education Foundation (MAEF) | Educational Assistance | View Details |
| Equity to National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation (NMDFC) | Financial Assistance | View Details |
| Grant in Aid Scheme to State Channelising Agencies of National Minorities Development & Finance Corporation | Minorities Development | View Details |
| Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan | Education | View Details |
| POSHAN Abhiyaan (National Nutrition Mission) | Health | View Details |
| Deen Dayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Rural Livelihood Mission, DAY-NRLM (Earlier: SGSY/Aajeevika) | Upliftment | View Details |
| Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana | Loan | View Details |
| National Health Mission (NHM) | Health | View Details |
| Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana - Gramin (PMAY-G) (Earlier: Indira Awaas Yojana) | Housing | View Details |
| Scheme for Providing Education to Madarsas/Minorities (SPEMM) | Education | View Details |
| Greater Resources for Teaching Urdu | Education | |
| Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana - National Urban Livelihoods Mission, DAY-NULM (Earlier: SJSRY/NULM) | Upliftment | |
| Bank credit under Priority Sector Lending (PSL) | Loan | |
| National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP) | Health | |
| Revised guidelines dated 8th January 2007 for giving special consideration for recruitment of minorities | Upliftment | |
| Revised guidelines on communal harmony dated July, 2008 | Upliftment | |
PM VIKAS - New Single Scheme for Minority Livelihood
Ministry of Minority Affairs has merged five old livelihood schemes, namely Seekho aur Kamao, USTTAD, Hamari Dharohar, Nai Roshni and Nai Manzil, into one new scheme called Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS). This is a Central Sector scheme aligned with the 15th Finance Commission cycle up to 2025-26. The scheme focuses on skill training, entrepreneurship, education and heritage preservation for minority and artisan communities.
Online applications for PM VIKAS 2026-27 are open. Graduate students in the age group 18 to 45 years belonging to minority communities can apply for free skill development training. The training is being conducted by Indian Institute of Technology Dharwad. Selected candidates get free training in Artificial Intelligence, hostel facilities, certification by the Government of India and a monthly stipend of ₹1,000 through DBT mode.
To apply for PM VIKAS, visit the official website at pm-vikas.iitdh.ac.in and fill the online application form. Candidates need to attach their Aadhaar card, passport size photo, class ten certificate as age proof, graduation certificate, bank passbook and minority community certificate. Thirty three percent seats are reserved for girl students and up to 15 percent for non-minority candidates from EWS category.
Minority Scholarship Schemes on National Scholarship Portal
Pre-Matric Scholarship, Post-Matric Scholarship, Merit-cum-Means Scholarship and other minority scholarship schemes are now applied through the National Scholarship Portal. The portal is open for academic year 2026-27 from 1st June 2026 onwards. Students can apply for one merit-based scholarship scheme and one or more welfare-based scholarship schemes as per the eligibility criteria.
To apply, students need to first do One Time Registration (OTR) on the portal at scholarships.gov.in. OTR is a unique 14-digit number based on Aadhaar and is valid for the whole academic career. After OTR, students can fill the scholarship application form, upload required documents and track the application status online.
NMDFC Loan Schemes for Self Employment
National Minorities Development and Finance Corporation (NMDFC) offers term loans, education loans and micro finance for self employment to minority families. These loans help eligible people start their own business or get skill training. The official website of NMDFC is nmdfc.org.
Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK)
Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram is a Centrally Supported Scheme for the creation of community infrastructure in minority concentration areas. It covers sectors like health, skill development, education, women centric projects, drinking water, sanitation, sports, renewable energy, tourism and animal husbandry. The scheme is implemented by the state governments and union territory administrations on a fund sharing pattern.
FAQ's
Which schemes are merged into PM VIKAS?
Five old livelihood schemes, namely Seekho aur Kamao, USTTAD, Hamari Dharohar, Nai Roshni and Nai Manzil, have been merged into the single PM VIKAS scheme by the Ministry of Minority Affairs.
How to apply for minority scholarship schemes?
Minority scholarship schemes are applied online through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in. Students need to do One Time Registration (OTR) first and then fill the application form for the academic year 2026-27.
Who is the current Minister of Minority Affairs?
Kiren Rijiju is the current Minister of Minority Affairs in the central government as of 2026.
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