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Pradhan Mantri Virasat ka Samvardhan

in West Bengal

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Pradhan Mantri Virasat ka Samvardhan in West Bengal

Pradhan Mantri Virasat ka Samvardhan is a government scheme available to eligible residents of West Bengal.

Apply for Pradhan Mantri Virasat ka Samvardhan in West Bengal

Scheme Overview

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.

Eligibility Criteria

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1) 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

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2) 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.

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3) 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.

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Benefits

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

Required Documents

# Document
1 Aadhaar card and aadhar linked bank account.
2 EWS Certificate for non-minority candidates.
3 Educational Qualification in line with the training programme being applied for.

How to Apply in West Bengal

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Step 01: Register/Login

Online Visit the SIDH Portal (https://www.skillindiadigital.gov.in/), register as a Learner/Participant (Candidate) or log in if already registered, and complete e-KYC using your personal details.

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Step 02: Profile Setup

Online 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.

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Step 03: Explore Schemes & Courses

Online 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.

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Step 04: Show Interest / Apply for a Batch

Online 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.

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Step 05: Finalise Enrolment & Status

Online 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.

Common questions in West Bengal

Who can apply for Pradhan Mantri Virasat ka Samvardhan in West Bengal?

Eligible residents of West Bengal who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Pradhan Mantri Virasat ka Samvardhan. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.

What documents are required for Pradhan Mantri Virasat ka Samvardhan in West Bengal?

Applicants in West Bengal typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.

Frequently Asked Questions

i. Skilling and Training (Non-traditional and traditional) <br> ii. Women Leadership and Entrepreneurship <br> iii. Education (through National Institute of Open Schooling) <br> iv. Infrastructure Development (through Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram) <br> <br>

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