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 PM Vishwakarma Yojana 2023: A scheme to empower India’s traditional artisans and craftsmen 🔨🪚

On India’s 77th Independence Day, PM Modi announced the launch of the Vishwakarma Yojana, a scheme to benefit individuals skilled in traditional craftsmanship, especially from the OBC community🇮🇳

Aim:  To preserve and nurture the Guru-Shishya parampara or family-based practice of traditional skills by artisans and craftspeople working with their hands and tools

Key Features and Benefits:

- Introduction on Vishwakarma Diwas (September 17), aligning with Hindu mythology

- Coverage of 18 traditional trades including carpentry, boat making, blacksmithing, locksmithing, pottery, goldsmithing, and more

- Credit support of up to Rs 1 lakh in the first tranche and Rs 2 lakh in the second tranche, with a 5% concessional interest rate

- Skill enhancement opportunities, incentivized toolkits, and promotion of digital transactions

- Issuance of PM Vishwakarma certificate and ID card, enhancing professional identity

- Financial support of up to ₹15,000 for procuring modern tools, enhancing efficiency

- Focus on improving product quality and expanding global reach 

- Urban and rural coverage, generating employment for around 15 lakh citizens annually

- Skill development programs with a stipend of Rs 500 per day during training

Alignment with Government Schemes:

- Comparable to successful schemes like Jan Dhan Yojana, PM SvaNidhi, and Ujjwala

- Empowers artisans, strengthens agri-tech sector, and supports women self-help groups

- Includes provision of 15,000 drones and necessary training

The Vishwakarma Yojana is a groundbreaking initiative that has the potential to uplift rural trades, foster cultural heritage, enhance social inclusion, and boost economic growth.

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