This Ministry is currently running a robust Centrally Sponsored scheme, to develop community infrastructure in the country on a shared basis under Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) scheme. The objective of the PMJVK scheme is to provide gap filling community infrastructure across sectors across districts where there is 25 percent minority population within 15 kms catchment area of the proposed project. For PM VIKAS, the capacity already created under PMJVK shall be identified and leveraged.

Existing infrastructure developed by MoMA or other ministries, wherever available, shall be leveraged through convergence of efforts. The utilization and facilities of existing buildings in the targeted areas of scheme interventions shall be examined prior to planning any new infrastructure. New infrastructure shall be developed only in those cases where there is no existing infrastructure. Proposals can also be examined for augmentation of existing infrastructure.

In case, additional infrastructure is required to be created or existing infrastructure is required to be augmented, the state government would submit a proposal for the same under PMJVK scheme with the approval of State Level Committee (SLC). The cost for this component shall be borne from PMJVK funds and shall be aligned with the PMJVK guidelines. If a central institution proposes such infrastructure development to this Ministry, the proposal shall be forwarded to the PMVJK Division, for evaluation and consideration, following the established procedures and guidelines of the PMJVK scheme.