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Q. 9.: Is there any scheme for development of MCDs? Ans. : The Central Government has approved a scheme called multi-sectora
development programme for minority concentration districts. Q.10. : What are the main objectives of the multi-sectoral development programme
for minority concentration districts? Ans. : Minority concentration districts have been identified on the basis of their relative
backwardness in terms of socio-economic and basic amenities parameters. The programme has, therefore, been designed to address the development deficits' in these districts, mainly in the areas of education, livelihood support, housing,
sanitation, water and electricity supply. Q.11. : What are the institutions under the purview of the Ministry? Ans. : They are :
(i) National Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (NMDFC),
Delhi (ii) Maulana Azad Education Foundation (MAEF), New Delhi (iii) Central Wakf Council (CWC), New Delhi (iv) National Commission for Minorities, New Delhi
(v) Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities, Allahabad Q. 12. : What are the main activities of NMDFC? Ans. : National Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (NMDFC) provides
term loan and micro-finance to persons from the minority communities below double the poverty line, for income generating activities. It does so through State Channelising Agencies and NGOs. It also extends education loans and assists in the upgradation of technical and entrepreneurial skills for proper and
efficient management of production units. Q. 13. : What are the main activities of MAEF? Ans. : Maulana Azad Education Foundation (MAEF) implements various schemes for
development of education amongst educationally backward minorities. Q. 14. : Why was the Sachar Committee constituted and when did it submit its
report? Ans.: As there was lack of authentic information about the social, economic and
cducational status of the Muslim community of India, a High Level Committee was constituted on 9th March, 2005 under the chairmanship of Justice Rajinder Sachar to prepare a comprehensive report on this subject. The High Level Committee (popularly known as the Sachar Committee) submitted its report on
17th November, 2006. Q. 15. : What has the Central Government decided on the recommendations of the
Sachar Committee and what are the major decisions? Ans. The Central
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