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Government announces establishment of Maulana Azad National Academy for Skills (MANAS)

October 10, 2014

The Minister for Minority Affairs, Najma Heptullah, announced the establishment of a nation level skill development Academy, “Maulana Azad National Academy for Skills” (MANAS) with headquarters in Delhi. MANAS will focus on providing skills, upgrading abilities and training members of ..

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Government implements merit-cum-means based scholarship schemes for minorities

July 9, 2014

The Ministry of Minority Affairs is implementing pre-matric, post-matric and merit-cum-means based scholarship schemes for the educational upliftment of the minority communities. Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme: Under this scheme, students are encouraged to pursue technical and vocational courses in Industrial Training ..

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“Maulana Azad Sehat Scheme and Nalanda Project” launched by Union Ministry of Minority Affairs

March 6, 2014

The Union Ministry of Minority Affairs launched two new initiatives for the welfare of Minorities. These are Maulana Azad Sehat Scheme and Nalanda Project, a Faculty Development Program for Minorities’ Higher Educational Institutions. Maulana Azad Sehat scheme “Sehat Card” would be ..

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National Waqf Development Corporation Limited (NAWADCO) inaugurated by Prime Minister

February 1, 2014

Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh inaugurated National Waqf Development Corporation Limited (NAWADCO), a new Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Minority Affairs. The NAWADCO is termed as an important institution for the development of Waqf properties and for ..

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Govt of India launches Jiyo Parsi scheme

September 26, 2013

With the aim to contain the dwindling population of Parsis in India, the Jiyo Parsi scheme has been launched by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India. What is Jiyo Parsi scheme? Jiyo parsi scheme has the objective of ..

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Union Government launches Seekho Aur Kamao (Learn and Earn) Progrmme

September 26, 2013

Union Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India launched Seekho Aur Kamao (Learn and While) Scheme for Skill Development of Minorities. What are the key objectives of the scheme Learn and Earn? The main objectives of this scheme are: Reduce ..

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