Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) Scheme is a scheme of which Ministry of the Government of India?

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  1. Ministry of Tourism
  2. Ministry of Tribal Affairs
  3. Ministry of Minority Affairs
  4. Ministry of Culture

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Option 3 : Ministry of Minority Affairs
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The correct answer is the Ministry of Minority AffairsKey Points 

  •  The Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) Scheme is a skilling initiative by the Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA) of the Government of India.
  • The scheme's goal is to improve the livelihoods of minority communities, especially artisan communities, through training, education, and entrepreneurship. 
  • The scheme's components include:
    • Skilling and Training Component, Leadership and Entrepreneurship Component, Education Component, and Infrastructure Development Component. 
  • The scheme is implemented in collaboration with the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship's "Skill India Mission" and the Skill India Portal (SIP). 
  • It was previously known as the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Ko Kaam Karyakram (PMKKK).
  • It combines five of the Ministry's previous schemes:
    • Seekho aur Kamao (SAK), USTTAD, Hamari Dharohar, Nai Roshni, and Nai Manzil

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  •  Ministry of Tourism
    • The nodal agency for tourism development in India, the Ministry of Tourism's functions include: 
    • Coordinating with state and union territory governments 
    • Attracting private investment 
    • Strengthening marketing and promotional efforts 
    • Providing trained manpower 
    • Managing the India Tourism Development Corporation, the Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management, and the National Institute of Water Sports
  • Ministry of Tribal Affairs 
    • The Ministry of Tribal Affairs manages initiatives
      • such as the Tribal TB Initiative, which addresses the higher prevalence of tuberculosis in India's tribal communities
    •  The Ministry of Tribal Affairs also manages the Mechanism for Marketing of Minor Forest Produce, which is funded by the central and state governments.
  •  Ministry of Culture ​
    • The Ministry of Culture was established in 1985 to promote and preserve the diverse cultural heritage of India.
    • It is responsible for the preservation, promotion, and dissemination of the country's rich cultural heritage
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