PM Vishwakarma Yojana: Check Eligibility and Benefits
lifestyle Feb 21 2024
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A government scheme
PM Vishwakarma Yojana aims at empowering the country’s artisans and craftsmen.
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Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
PM Vishwakarma Yojana was introduced by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises on 17 September 2023.
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Empowering artisans
The scheme aims to empower people engaged in occupations such as carpentry, boat building, hammer and tool kit making, and several others.
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Other occupations
Other occupations include potters, sculptors, stone breakers, armourers, blacksmiths, locksmiths, goldsmiths, cobblers, masons, basket and broom makers, doll and toy makers, etc.
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Who can apply?
Artisans above the age of 18 who are engaged in self-employment services within the unorganized sector are eligible for the scheme.
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Documents
Necessary documents required are Aadhar card, Voter ID card, proof of occupation, mobile number, bank account details, income certificate, and caste certificate (if applicable).
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5-day basic training
Under PM Vishwakarma Yojana, the artisans receive a certificate and ID card. They undergo a 5-day basic training with a payment of Rs 500 per day.
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Advanced training sessions
The artisans receive advanced training sessions for 15 days. They also receive a toolkit of up to Rs 15,000 in the form of an e-voucher.
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Loan
The artisans can get a loan of up to Rs 3 lakh in two instalments. The instalments come with a concessional interest rate of 5%.