The Ministry of Minority Affairs strengthens its infrastructure

The Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India, entered into a number of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with prominent academic, research and innovation institutions at IISc Bengaluru on 25 September 2026, in the presence of Dr. Srivatsa Krishna, Secretary, Ministry of Minority Affairs and other senior officials of the Ministry and institutions. Through these, the Ministry has made significant strides in strengthening the implementation and impact of key initiatives of the Ministry, with a focus on infrastructure quality, independent monitoring, entrepreneurship, innovation, skilling and sustainable economic opportunities for minority communities.

The Ministry of Minority Affairs signed an MoU with CUBE, IIT Madras, for independent third-party quality (technical & social) assessment of infrastructure projects under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK).

The assessment will cover selected completed and ongoing PMJVK projects across the sectors of education, health, skill development, and women & child development. It will focus on key parameters, including infrastructure quality, functionality, accessibility, utilisation, maintenance and sustainability.

Speaking on the occasion, Professor U Dinesh Kumar, Director-in-charge, IIM Bangalore, said, “IIMB values the responsibility entrusted to it through such efforts, particularly where its expertise can help strengthen public programmes and their outcomes. (UPDATED ON 25TH SEPT 2026)