Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, Union Minister for Minority Affairs, while addressing a meeting of ministry officials at Antyodaya Bhawan, said that ensuring socio-economic-educational empowerment of minorities through 3E — Education, Employment and Empowerment is our target.
He said, “We have to remain cautious to ensure that there is no speed breaker or obstacle on the highway of development.”
Naqvi emphasised on Padho-Badho campaign, which he said will be launched across the country to encourage education of minorities and women. He said, “Our target is to provide Pradhanmantri scholarship to five crore students in the next five years, which will include 50 per cent women.”
Employment-oriented skill development schemes such as Seekho aur Kamao, Nai Manzil, Garib Nawaz Skill Development, Ustaad will be made more effective to ensure skill development of 25 lakh.
The ministry has also developed people-friendly, 100 per cent online system to ensure transparency in all the welfare schemes.
Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju was also present.