The PM Vishwakarma scheme was launched for those engaged in traditional crafts and skills, and has an outlay of Rs 13,000 crore, aimed at the skill up-gradation and income-boost of carpenters, washermen, cobblers, coir weavers, etc.
Puducherry Sept 17 (PTI) Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment A Narayanaswamy on Sunday said the Prime Minister Vishwakarma scheme is aimed at empowering the Vishwakarma community socially and economically.
Prime Minister Modi will launch the Vishwakarma scheme for artisans and inaugurate the Yashobhoomi convention centre in Delhi’s Dwarka. Check details here
The PM Vishwakarma Scheme will allow artisans to attend a five-day skilling workshop, a voucher to buy toolkits, and the provision for guarantee-free loans of up to Rs 3 lakh.