The Ministry of Minority Affairs organised the Samavesh Se VIKAS implementation review and stakeholder dialogue on 4 November 2026 in New Delhi. The event brought together project implementing agencies and officials to review the progress of the Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) scheme and discuss measures to strengthen training quality and job placements.
During the event, the Ministry signed Memoranda of Understanding with four institutions to expand industry-oriented and traditional skill training for youth from minority communities. The partnership with the Pithampur Auto Cluster will train 2,400 candidates in Madhya Pradesh in roles such as Electric Vehicle Service Technician and Warehouse Associate. The Centre of Excellence in Maritime & Shipbuilding will train 6,300 candidates across seven states and union territories in roles including Business Analyst and AI Technocrat. The Institute of Entrepreneurship Development will train 900 candidates in Uttar Pradesh as Solar PV Installers.
Additionally, the Ministry signed an MoU with the Central University of Kashmir on 3 November 2026 to train 120 candidates as willow craft artisans in Ganderbal district through a 390-hour programme. Officials stressed the importance of tracking placement outcomes and improving employer engagement under the scheme.
What it means
- Under the partnership with IED, 900 candidates in Uttar Pradesh will receive skill training as Solar PV Installers.
Source
Press Information Bureau, Government of India, “Ministry of Minority Affairs Organises ‘Samavesh Se VIKAS’ to Review PM VIKAS Implementation and Strengthen Stakeholder Engagement”. Read the original release.
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