PM Vishwakarma Yojana 2023

The Vishwakarma Puja is celebrated on 17 September 2023. It is a day dedicated to the Lord Vishwakarma, he is the world’s first architect and referred to as the God of Creation. On this day workers of the Hindu community take a day off from work and offer prayer and seek blessings of Lord Vishwakarma. On this auspicious day, Hon’ble PM of India Narendra Modi launched the PM Vishwakarma Yojana to uplift and promote the hard work of artisans and craftsmen. Continue Reading to get further insights about PM Vishwakarma Yojana 2023!

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Speaking at launch of PM Vishwakarma Yojana at the newly inaugurated Yashobhoomi convention centre. https://t.co/aOpIO1aW5z

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 17, 2023

Details: PM Vishwakarma Yojana 2023

The new PM Vishwakarma scheme was launched by Narendra Modi on 17 September 2023. The main aim behind this scheme is to provide recognition and support to the workers who are involved in traditional arts and crafts. 

This scheme will help the workers to improve the quality of their handmade products plus it will also enhance the reach of local products. It also aims to integrate the products with MSME (Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises) value chains. 

Here is the list of 18 trades present in the PM Vishwakarma Yojana by the Government of India:

• Fishing Net Maker
• Tailor (Darzi)
• Washerman (Dhobi)
• Garland Maker (Malakaar)
• Barber (Nai)
• Doll and Toy Maker (Traditional)
• Basket/ Mat/ Broom Maker/ Coir Weaver
• Mason (Rajmistri)
• Cobbler (Charmkar/ Shoesmith/ Footwear Artisan)
• Sculptor (Moortikar/Stone Carver)
• Stone Breaker
• Potter (Kumhaar)
• Goldsmith (Sonar)
• Locksmith
• Hammer and Tool Kit Maker
• Blacksmith (Lohar)
• Armourer
• Boat Maker
• Carpenter (Suthar)

Union Cabinet approves new Central Sector Scheme ‘PM Vishwakarma’ to support traditional artisans and craftspeople of rural and urban India
⁰Scheme to have a financial outlay of Rs.13,000 crore⁰⁰Eighteen traditional trades to be covered in the first instance under PM…

— Nirmala Sitharaman (@nsitharaman) August 16, 2023

Benefits of PM Vishwakarma Yojana 

The motto of the PM Vishwakarma Scheme is to strengthen and nurture the “guru-shishya parampara”.Under this scheme, the craftsman and workers will be provided with a PM Vishwakarma Certificate and an ID card to give them recognition and identity. Besides that, they will also receive financial support of up to credit Rs 1 Lakh (first tranche) and 2 Lakh (second tranche)with a minimum interest rate of 5%. 

The Scheme will further provide Skill Upgradation, Toolkit Incentives, Incentive for Digital Transactions, and Marketing Support. All these benefits will eventually help the workers belonging to SC/ST/OBC tribes as well as women and workers belonging to economically weaker sections of the society. Workers can apply at the official website to get the benefits https://pmvishwakarma.gov.in/ 

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