Archive · 9 Dec 2025
GoI Disburses Rs 7,641 Crore for Minorities in 11 Years
The Government of India has given a lot of money to help minority groups, like Sikhs, over the years.
Since 1994, they have given out Rs 10,225.83 crore in total.
Out of this, Rs 7,641 crore was given in the last 11 years.
This money helps families start their own businesses and make money.
The government has also given special visas and citizenships to people from Pakistan.
They want to make sure everyone has a better life.
The National Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (NMDFC) has disbursed Rs 10,225.83 crore since 1994 for minority communities.
Rs 7,641 crore of this amount was disbursed in the last 11 years.
The funds support self-employment and income generation ventures for minority communities, including Sikhs.
The Government of India has issued 1,073 long-term visas and 337 citizenships under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA).
The minister of state for minority affairs provided this information in the Rajya Sabha.
- Who
- Government of India (GoI) through the National Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (NMDFC)
- What
- Disbursement of funds for socio-economic development of minority communities, including Sikhs
- When
- Since 1994, with Rs 7,641 crore disbursed in the last 11 years
- Where
- India
- Why
- To support the socio-economic development of minority communities
- Total Disbursed Amount
- Rs 10,225.83 crore
- Amount in Last 11 Years
- Rs 7,641 crore
- Families Covered
- 27.35 lakh
- Long-term Visas Issued
- 1,073
- Citizenships Issued under CAA
- 337
