PM VIKAS: eligibility, documents, how to apply
प्रधानमंत्री विरासत का संवर्धन ప్రధాన మంత్రి విరాసత్ కా సంవర్ధన్
PM VIKAS is a Central sector scheme that focuses on socio-economic empowerment of six notified minorities in the country through skilling & training, women leadership & empowerment and education. The scheme integrates erstwhile skilling & education schemes of the Ministry of Minority Affairs.
Benefits
Benefit amount not stated on the official page
1) Skill training (both traditional and modern).
2) Education support (8th std, 10th std. and 12th std.).
3) Leadership and entrepreneurship support for women.
4) Stipend support to trainees.
Eligibility
- The Age of the applicant should be 14 to 45 years for skilling and education component and 18 to 45 years for Women Leadership and Entrepreneurship Component
- 33% of total seats in Skilling and Training component, 50% of total seats in Education component and 100% of total seats in Women Leadership and Entrepreneurship component are earmarked for women.
- The education qualification for Skilling and Training component would be as per NSQF norms and Education component would be as per NIOS norms. Candidates with aptitude and leadership qualities will be selected for Women Leadership and Entrepreneurship component.
Documents
- Aadhaar card and aadhar linked bank account.
- EWS Certificate for non-minority candidates.
- Educational Qualification in line with the training programme being applied for.
How to apply
Step 1: Register/Login
- Visit the SIDH Portal, register as a Learner/Participant (Candidate) or log in if already registered, and complete e-KYC using your personal details.
Step 02: Profile Setup
- Create your account password/PIN, verify your mobile number via OTP, and ensure all profile details (name, date of birth, and contact information) are accurate and updated.
Step 03: Explore Schemes & Courses
- Access your dashboard and search for PM VIKAS and job roles. Use filters such as scheme, mode, and sector to find suitable courses or batches.
Step 04: Show Interest / Apply for a Batch
- Choose a batch for your preferred job role and submit your interest or application. You may select up to five batches, which will be reviewed by the training partner /training centre.
Step 05: Finalise Enrolment & Status
- After approval from the training partner/training centre, accept the invitation through your portal to confirm enrolment. Track your application status under the “Applications” section.
Official apply link was not listed.