PM VIKAS Statistics 2026: Training Targets by State and Spending
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A training target of 1,51,385 beneficiaries had been allocated to agencies across States and UTs under PM VIKAS, according to a Rajya Sabha reply of 3 February 2026. Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir had the largest targets. Spending in 2025-26 stood at Rs 92.28 crore on that date.
Pradhan Mantri Virasat ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS): key numbers
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Top 15 States and UTs by PM VIKAS training target (2026)
Number of beneficiaries allocated as training targets to Project Implementing Agencies in each State or UT since the scheme began, as given in a Rajya Sabha reply. The national total is 1,51,385.
| State/UT | Beneficiaries allocated |
|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | 18,080 |
| Punjab | 16,800 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 14,960 |
| Assam | 12,020 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 10,245 |
| Delhi | 9,140 |
| Maharashtra | 8,995 |
| Jharkhand | 8,120 |
| Meghalaya | 7,045 |
| West Bengal | 6,610 |
| Uttarakhand | 5,780 |
| Karnataka | 4,885 |
| Bihar | 4,725 |
| Rajasthan | 3,330 |
| Telangana | 3,300 |
Source: pib.gov.in, as on 3 February 2026
PM VIKAS budget and spending by year
Budget estimate (BE), revised estimate (RE) and actual expenditure (AE) for PM VIKAS, with 2025-26 spending as on 3 February 2026.
| Year | BE (Rs crore) | RE (Rs crore) | AE (Rs crore) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 255.43 | 30.00 | 0.00 |
| 2025-26 | 267.29 | 200.00 | 92.28 |
Source: pib.gov.in, as on 3 February 2026
How a trainee joins PM VIKAS
What the numbers show
PM VIKAS (Pradhan Mantri Virasat ka Samvardhan) is the Ministry of Minority Affairs scheme for skilling, women's leadership, education support and infrastructure for the six notified minority communities. It is still at an early stage. According to a written reply in the Rajya Sabha on 3 February 2026, a training target of 1,51,385 beneficiaries had been allocated to Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) across States and UTs.
Spending so far
The guidelines were approved in January 2025, so the first year saw almost no spending. In 2024-25 the budget estimate was Rs 255.43 crore, cut to Rs 30 crore at the revised stage, and actual expenditure was nil. In 2025-26 the budget estimate was Rs 267.29 crore and the revised estimate Rs 200 crore. Actual spending had reached Rs 92.28 crore as on 3 February 2026, with two months of the year still to go.
State differences
Uttar Pradesh has the largest target at 18,080 beneficiaries, followed by Punjab (16,800) and Jammu and Kashmir (14,960). Assam and Madhya Pradesh also have targets above 10,000, and Meghalaya has 7,045. At the other end, Mizoram and Sikkim have 210 each and Chhattisgarh 260.
What the figures do not tell you
These are training targets given to agencies, not the number of people who have completed training. The Ministry said in February 2026 that training had only begun in the current financial year, and it has not yet published a count of people trained or placed. The figures also do not show how targets are split across the scheme's components or communities.
Where to check the numbers
The PM VIKAS portal run by the Ministry of Minority Affairs lists the scheme guidelines and agencies. Updated figures usually appear in answers to Parliament questions, published on sansad.in and summarised by PIB.
Frequently asked questions
How many people will be trained under PM VIKAS?
A training target of about 1.51 lakh beneficiaries (1,51,385) had been allocated to Project Implementing Agencies as of 3 February 2026. Over the 15th Finance Commission cycle, the Ministry aims to benefit about 9 lakh people.
Which state has the largest PM VIKAS target?
Uttar Pradesh has the largest allocation at 18,080 beneficiaries, followed by Punjab with 16,800 and Jammu and Kashmir with 14,960.
How much has been spent on PM VIKAS?
Actual spending in 2025-26 was Rs 92.28 crore as on 3 February 2026, against a revised estimate of Rs 200 crore. In 2024-25, nothing was spent against a revised estimate of Rs 30 crore.
Why was nothing spent in 2024-25?
The scheme guidelines were approved only in January 2025. The Ministry told Parliament that training of beneficiaries began only in 2025-26.
Are funds given to states under PM VIKAS?
No. PM VIKAS is a Central Sector Scheme, so funds are not allocated to states. The Ministry funds Project Implementing Agencies directly.
Eligibility, documents and how to apply: Pradhan Mantri Virasat ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) full guide
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Sources
This guide was checked against these official pages:
- pib.gov.in (www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2222788)
- pmvikas.minorityaffairs.gov.in (pmvikas.minorityaffairs.gov.in/)
- pmvikas.minorityaffairs.gov.in (pmvikas.minorityaffairs.gov.in/uploads/documents/Guidelines-PM-VIKAS.pdf)