Arrange the following flagship programmes in chronological order according to their years of launch:

A. Naya Savera - Free Coaching and Allied Scheme
B. USTTAD
C. Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram
D. Maulana Azad National Fellowship

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Correct option is B

​The flagship programmes can be arranged in chronological order of their launch years as follows:​

Naya Savera - Free Coaching and Allied Scheme: Launched on July 17, 2007. ​

Maulana Azad National Fellowship: Initiated on April 11, 2009. ​

USTTAD (Upgrading the Skills and Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts for Development): Launched on May 14, 2015. ​

Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK): Originally started as the Multi-sectoral Development Programme in 2008-09 and restructured as PMJVK effective from April 1, 2018. ​

Therefore, the correct chronological order is:  (A) Naya Savera, (D) Maulana Azad National Fellowship, (B) USTTAD, (C) Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram.

Thus , Option B is the correct Answer .

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1. Naya Savera - Free Coaching and Allied Scheme
Launched: July 17, 2007
Ministry: Ministry of Minority Affairs
Objective: Provides free coaching to minority students (Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis) for competitive exams (UPSC, SSC, NEET, JEE, etc.).
Key Benefit: Financial support for fees, study material, and stipends.

2. Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF)
Launched: April 11, 2009
Ministry: Ministry of Minority Affairs
Objective: Financial assistance for MPhil/PhD students from minority communities.
Key Benefit: Covers university fees + monthly stipends (similar to UGC-NET).
Discontinued: In 2022 (merged with UGC schemes).
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3. USTTAD (Upgrading Skills in Traditional Arts/Crafts)
Launched: May 14, 2015
Ministry: Ministry of Minority Affairs
Objective: Preserves traditional arts/crafts by training artisans (e.g., weaving, pottery, calligraphy).
Key Benefit: Skill development, market linkages, and branding (e.g., "Hunar Haats").

4. Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK)
Launched: May 29, 2018 (upgraded from MsDP)
Ministry: Ministry of Minority Affairs
Objective: Infrastructure development in minority-dominated areas (schools, hospitals, skill centers).
Key Focus: Education, health, and livelihood for 6 notified minorities.