With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK), consider the following statements: 1. It is a Central Sector Scheme. 2. It is applicable only to districts where minorities constitute more than 50% of the population. Which of the above statements is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation

Statement 1 is incorrect: PMJVK is not a Central Sector Scheme; it is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Minority Affairs.
Statement 2 is incorrect: PMJVK does not require 50% minority population. It targets areas where minority population is more than 25% within a 15 km radius (catchment area criterion).

Source- PIB