PM Vishwakarma Yojana Govt of India
Objective: To uplift traditional artisans and craftspeople, preserve cultural heritage, and integrate them into the formal economy and global value chains.
PM Vishwakarma Benefits:
Recognition: PM Vishwakarma certificate and identity card
Skilling: Basic and advanced training, toolkit incentive of Rs 15,000
Credit support: Collateral-free loans up to Rs 1 lakh in the first tranche and Rs 2 lakh in the second tranche at a concessional interest rate of 5%
Incentives for digital transactions and marketing support
Budget: Rs 13,000 crore over five years (2023-2028)
Implementation: Central Sector Scheme, fully funded by the Government of India
Coverage: 18 traditional trades across both rural and urban areas, including blacksmithing, goldsmithing, pottery, carpentry, and sculpting.
Registration and Implementation:
Registration for the PM Vishwakarma Yojana can be completed at common services centers in villages. The scheme will be implemented by a National Implementation Committee (NIC) and State Implementation Committees (SICs). The NIC will be responsible for overall policy guidance and monitoring, while the SICs will be responsible for implementation at the state level.
Expected Impact:
The PM Vishwakarma Yojana is expected to reach and bring prosperity to 30 lakh families. The scheme will help to improve the skills and productivity of traditional artisans and craftspeople, and provide them with access to finance and markets. This will help them to increase their incomes and create jobs, while also preserving India’s cultural heritage.
Documents For Application
1. Aadhaar Card (Mobile No Updated)
2. Bank Passbook (Aadhar link)
3. Ration Card
