Ministry of Minority Affairs

30/05/2026

Which of these initiatives can be supported under the Buddhist Development Plan (BDP)?

Options:

🔹️Monastery Hostels

🔹️Affordable Homes

🔹️Shopping Complex

🔹️None of the Above

Tell us your answer in the comments section.

29/05/2026

In an endeavour to provide skill development training to 2,420 candidates across Himachal Pradesh under the Pradhan Mantri Virasat ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) scheme, the Ministry of Minority Affairs today entered into a partnership with the Himachal Pradesh Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (HPCED). The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Ms Neha Giri, Director, Ministry of Minority Affairs; Ms Deepika, Executive Director-cum-Joint Director Industries, Himachal Pradesh; and Ms Veena Thakur, Senior Assistant, HPCED.
Under this collaboration, training programmes will be conducted in diverse job roles, including Mountain Cuisine Chef, Fashion Design, Beauty Therapist, Basics of Leadership Development, Entrepreneurial Skills for Women, and Udhyami Mitra.
The initiative reflects the Ministry’s continued efforts towards empowering minority communities through skill development, entrepreneurship, and institutional collaborations.


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28/05/2026

The Ministry of Minority Affairs extends warm wishes on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. May this sacred festival inspire peace, compassion, harmony, and togetherness in every heart.



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25/05/2026

The Ministry of Minority Affairs, through the Buddhist Development Plan (BDP), is contributing towards preserving Buddhist heritage through impactful infrastructural and institutional support across India.

From monastic hostels and community centres to universities and centres of learning, the initiative continues to strengthen communities while preserving ancient knowledge and cultural legacy.



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24/05/2026

The Ministry of Minority Affairs extends best wishes to all pilgrims undertaking Haj-2026.

With improved Mashaer camp arrangements, enhanced pilgrim services, and technology-enabled support through smartwatches integrated with secure NIC servers, every effort has been made to ensure a safe, seamless, and spiritually fulfilling pilgrimage.

May your Haj journey be blessed with peace, comfort, and acceptance.



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22/05/2026

The right answer is: All of the Above.

What does the Buddhist Development Plan (BDP) focus on?

Options:
🔹 Preserving Heritage
🔹 Strengthening Communities
🔹 Supporting Infrastructure
🔹 All of the Above

Tell us your answer in the comments section.

21/05/2026

What does the Buddhist Development Plan (BDP) focus on?

Options:
🔹 Preserving Heritage
🔹 Strengthening Communities
🔹 Supporting Infrastructure
🔹 All of the Above

Tell us your answer in the comments section.

19/05/2026

A conference of State Minorities Commissions was organised today by the National Commission for Minorities. The event witnessed the gracious presence of Shri Kiren Rijiju, Hon’ble Minister of Minority Affairs; Shri George Kurian, Hon’ble Minister of State for Minority Affairs, Shri Danish Azad Ansari, Minister of State for Minority Welfare, Muslim Waqf, and Haj, Uttar Pradesh; Mohammad Zama Khan, Hon’ble Minister of Minority Welfare, Bihar; Shri Hafizul Hassan, Hon’ble Minister of Minority Welfare cm Water Resources Department, Jharkhand; Shri Mohammad Azharuddin, Hon’ble Minister for Minorities Welfare and Public Enterprises, Telangana; Smt. Alka Upadhyaya, Secretary, National Commission for Minorities; Dr Atya Nand, Joint Secretary, National Commission for Minorities; and other dignitaries.

The inaugural session witnessed insightful addresses by senior officials and dignitaries, underlining the importance of inclusive growth, empowerment and collaborative progress for minority communities. Officials from different State Minorities Commissions and representatives from different societies for minority communities shared their ideas and discussed welfare schemes so that communities could benefit further.

The event also featured a short film on the National Commission for Minorities and the release of compendia on Buddhism, Jainism and Parsi communities. Further sessions throughout the day will focus on the role of minorities in nation-building, the functioning of State Minorities Commissions and the sharing of best practices by States and UTs.



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18/05/2026

The Ministry of Minority Affairs, through the Buddhist Development Plan (BDP), is contributing towards the preservation of Buddhist heritage while supporting the social and economic development of communities across India through infrastructural support.
The initiative spans multiple sectors, including education, sports, tourism, renewable energy, and community infrastructure and across regions.

Another reflection of the Ministry’s strong commitment to nurturing heritage and preserving the legacy.



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18/05/2026

Under the Pradhan Mantri Virasat ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) scheme, the Ministry of Minority Affairs today signed two Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with the National Institute of Technology Calicut and the Central University of Kerala, in the gracious presence of Shri George Kurian, Hon’ble Minister of State for Minority Affairs; Prof. Prasad Krishna, Director, NIT Kozhikode; Prof. Dr Siddu P Algur, Vice Chancellor, Central University of Kerala, and other dignitaries.

The MoU with the National Institute of Technology Calicut aims to provide training to 1100 candidates in non-traditional job roles, such as Marketing Manager (E-Commerce), Process Instrument Technician (Oil & Gas), Supply Chain and Logistics Analyst, and Essentials of VLSI Design.

The MoU with the Central University of Kerala aims to train 400 candidates under the Women Leadership and Entrepreneurship component through the Basics of Leadership Development programme.

The initiative reflects the Ministry’s continued commitment towards promoting educational empowerment and skill development opportunities for minority communities.



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