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Skill Development

Empowering Traditional Artisans & Craftspeople

The PM Vishwakarma Scheme is a landmark initiative to preserve and promote India's rich heritage of traditional skills and crafts.

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The PM Vishwakarma Scheme, launched by the Government of India, aims to provide holistic support to traditional artisans and craftspeople, known as 'Vishwakarmas'. This scheme is designed to strengthen the guru-shishya parampara (teacher-disciple tradition) of traditional skills and crafts through various interventions.

It focuses on improving the quality, scale, and reach of products and services of these artisans, integrating them with the domestic and global value chains. The scheme covers a wide range of traditional trades and offers benefits across different stages of their professional journey.

This initiative is a testament to the government's commitment to recognizing and nurturing the invaluable contribution of these skilled individuals to India's economy and cultural identity.

Key Benefits

The PM Vishwakarma Scheme provides comprehensive support designed to help traditional artisans grow and modernize their businesses.

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Skill Upgradation

Provides skill training, both basic and advanced, to enhance traditional craftsmanship.

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Financial Support

Offers collateral-free enterprise development loans at concessional interest rates.

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Toolkit Incentive

Provides financial assistance for purchasing modern tools and equipment.

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Market Linkage

Facilitates market access, branding, and digital payment integration for artisans.

Who Can Benefit?

The scheme is primarily designed for traditional artisans and craftspeople engaged in identified traditional trades.

Traditional Trades

The scheme covers artisans and craftspeople working across a wide range of traditional occupations, including:

  • Carpenters (Sutar)
  • Goldsmiths (Sonar)
  • Potters (Kumhar)
  • Sculptors (Moortikar)
  • Stone Carvers
  • Cobblers (Mochi)
  • Barbers (Nai)
  • Washermen (Dhobi)
  • Tailors (Darzi)
  • Basket Makers
  • Mat Makers
  • Broom Makers
  • Blacksmiths (Lohar)
  • And many more

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the basic eligibility requirements prescribed under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme.

  • Applicant should be 18 years or above.
  • Must be engaged in a specified traditional trade.
  • Should not have availed similar credit-based government schemes in the last 5 years.
  • Applicant must satisfy the applicable scheme guidelines and requirements.

Ready to Empower Your Craft?

Explore the opportunities provided by the PM Vishwakarma Scheme. For detailed information and application procedures, please visit the official government portal.

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Please refer to the official portal for the latest scheme guidelines, eligibility and application information.
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