Vishwakarma Scheme: How it Benefits Traditional Artisans, Eligibility and Application Process Explained
1 year, 3 months ago

Vishwakarma Scheme: How it Benefits Traditional Artisans, Eligibility and Application Process Explained

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched the ‘PM Vishwakarma’ scheme for the benefit of traditional artisans. During the launch of the Vishwakarma scheme, PM Modi said, “Under the PM Vishwakarma scheme, the government will provide up to Rs 3 lakhs loan without any guarantee. Features of the Vishwakarma scheme PM Vishwakarma’s scheme will provide support to artisans and craftspeople in rural and urban areas across India. They are: Carpenter Boat Maker Armourer Blacksmiths Hammer and Tool Kit Maker Locksmith Goldsmith Potters Sculptor Stone Breaker Cobbler Mason Basket/Mat/Broom Maker/Coir Weaver Doll and Toy Maker Barber Garland Maker Washerman Tailor Fishing Net Maker Process Explained The scheme will help the workers enhance the skills and help them avail loans easily to aid their earnings. The beneficiaries of the PM Vishwakarma Scheme will be given a toolkit incentive of Rs 15,000, collateral-free credit support up to Rs 1 lakh and Rs 2 lakh at a concessional interest rate of 5%, incentive for digital transactions and marketing support.

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DMK govt launches its Vishwakarma scheme
1 week, 5 days ago

DMK govt launches its Vishwakarma scheme

Hindustan Times  

Chennai: The DMK government on Wednesday termed the BJP led Union government’s Vishwakarma scheme as “casteist” and launched a similar scheme at the state level to support artisans in 25 sectors. The development comes after CM Stalin on November 27 wrote to the Union MSME minister Jitan Ram Manjhi informing him that Tamil Nadu will not implement the PM Vishwakarma …

Kalaignar Kaivinai Thittam,' Tamil Nadu's answer to PM Vishwakarma Scheme
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Kalaignar Kaivinai Thittam,' Tamil Nadu's answer to PM Vishwakarma Scheme

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Aimed at empowering artisans and craftsmen based on social justice, 'Kalaignar Kaivinai Thittam,' will be implemented in the state, Tamil Nadu MSME Minister, T M Anbarasan said on Saturday, days after Chief Minister M K Stalin apprised the Centre that the state will not implement the PM Vishwakarma scheme 'in its present form.' In order to develop crafts persons …

Tamil Nadu Won’t Implement PM Vishwakarma Scheme, Stalin Seeks Modification
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Tamil Nadu Won’t Implement PM Vishwakarma Scheme, Stalin Seeks Modification

ABP News  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has written to Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi stating that the PM Vishwakarma scheme will not be implemented in the state in its current form. In a letter addressed to the Union Minister, Stalin said, "In light of the concerns raised that the scheme strengthens the system of caste-based vocation, the Government of Tamil …

PM Vishwakarma: Won’t implement scheme in present form, says Stalin
3 weeks, 5 days ago

PM Vishwakarma: Won’t implement scheme in present form, says Stalin

Hindustan Times  

The PM Vishwakarma scheme of the Central government “strengthens the system of caste-based vocation”, Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin said in a letter to Union minister Jitam Ram Manjhi on Wednesday, informing the MSMEs minister that the state government will not implement the scheme in its present form. PM Vishwakarma: Won’t implement scheme in present form, says Stalin Instead, …

Tamil Nadu won't implement PM Vishwakarma scheme: MK Stalin tells Union Minister
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Tamil Nadu won't implement PM Vishwakarma scheme: MK Stalin tells Union Minister

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has formally written to Jitan Ram Manjhi, the Union Minister for MSMEs, informing him that the state government will not move forward with the implementation of the PM Vishwakarma scheme in its current form. In his letter, Chief Minister Stalin explained that while the scheme aims to empower artisans, the Tamil Nadu government believes …

PM Vishwakarma Scheme is built to strengthen the artisan ecosystem, says Satya Kumar Yadav
3 months ago

PM Vishwakarma Scheme is built to strengthen the artisan ecosystem, says Satya Kumar Yadav

The Hindu  

Minister of Health, Family Welfare and Medical Education Satya Kumar Yadav on Friday said that lakhs of artisans and craftsmen across the country have benefitted from the Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Scheme, which is built with the aim of strengthening the artisan ecosystem. Speaking at a function organised to commemorate a year of the scheme in Tirupati on Friday, Mr. Yadav …

Hyderabad: Workshop held on PM Vishwa Karma scheme for skilled workers
4 months ago

Hyderabad: Workshop held on PM Vishwa Karma scheme for skilled workers

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: The State Level Bankers' Committee of Andhra Pradesh organised a state-level workshop on the PM Vishwa Karma Scheme to provide training, certification, and employment opportunities to skilled workers at the Tummalapalli Kalakshetram in Vijayawada on Tuesday. Bhaskar Rao stated that under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme, free primary training lasting five to seven days, as well as a full-fledged 15-day …

Five months on, Craftspersons, artisans struggle to register for PM Vishwakarma scheme
10 months, 1 week ago

Five months on, Craftspersons, artisans struggle to register for PM Vishwakarma scheme

The Hindu  

The traditional artisans and craftspeople in Kerala have raised concerns about the inability to register for the PM Vishwakarma scheme even five months after it was launched. The registration for the scheme, intended to benefit families of people from 18 different traditional occupations, carried out through the website pmvishwakarma.org.in monitored by the Department of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. The …

RBI includes PM Vishwakarma under PIDF scheme; extends tenure of scheme by another two years
1 year, 2 months ago

RBI includes PM Vishwakarma under PIDF scheme; extends tenure of scheme by another two years

The Hindu  

Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday said it has been decided to include PM Vishwakarma under the Payments Infrastructure Development Fund Scheme as well as extend the tenure of the scheme by another two years. It is now proposed to extend the PIDF Scheme by a further period of two years, that is up to December 31, 2025, the …

Vishwakarma Yojana will create better job opportunities, develop rural economy: Governor
1 year, 3 months ago

Vishwakarma Yojana will create better job opportunities, develop rural economy: Governor

Hindustan Times  

Uttar Pradesh governor Anandiben Patel said the Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana, which was launched by prime minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, would push people on the path of self-reliance, and create better employment opportunities for the youth. A redecorated corner, named Gaurav Sthal, on the University of Lucknow campus that was inaugurated by Governor Anandiben Patel on Sunday. The scheme …

PM Modi launches Vishwakarma scheme; All you need to know
1 year, 3 months ago

PM Modi launches Vishwakarma scheme; All you need to know

Live Mint  

In commemoration of 'Vishwakarma Jayanti', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched the 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme for the benefit of traditional artisans. On his 73rd birthday, Prime Minister Modi launched the Vishwakarma Scheme. Modi launched 18 post tickets and the Toolkit Booklet during the launch of 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme at the India International Convention and Expo Centre, in Dwarka. During …

PM Modi launches Vishwakarma scheme to support artisans and craftsmen
1 year, 3 months ago

PM Modi launches Vishwakarma scheme to support artisans and craftsmen

Op India  

On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma scheme at the India International Convention and Expo Centre in the National Capital with the objective of supporting traditional artisans and craftsmen. "PM Vishwakarma Yojana will help us a lot, we will get the training and low-interest loan under this scheme", says Kanti Prasad, a Potter From shoemakers to …

BJD, Congress Rule Out Vishwakarma Scheme impact on Odisha voters
1 year, 3 months ago

BJD, Congress Rule Out Vishwakarma Scheme impact on Odisha voters

Deccan Chronicle  

BHUBANESWAR: Odisha state unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party hopes that the Union government’s Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma scheme scheduled to be launched on Sunday by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will help the party to further strengthen the party's foothold in the province. Speaking to reporters here, former Union minister and party’s Lok Sabha member from Balasore, Pratap Sarangi, said the …

BJP will spend Rs 13,000 crore on 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme: PM Modi on Vishwakarma Jayanti
1 year, 3 months ago

BJP will spend Rs 13,000 crore on 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme: PM Modi on Vishwakarma Jayanti

India TV News  

Vishwakarma Jayanti 2023: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a new scheme "PM Vishwakarma" to help artisans and craftsmen and those engaged in traditional skills on the occasion of 'Vishwakarma Jayanti' on September 17. PM Modi said, "Today, it is the need of the hour to recognise our Vishwakarma partners and support them in every possible way. The scheme, first announced …

Focus Tamil Nadu | Why the DK, DMK and allies are opposing the PM Vishwakarma scheme
1 year, 3 months ago

Focus Tamil Nadu | Why the DK, DMK and allies are opposing the PM Vishwakarma scheme

The Hindu  

The Narendra Modi government is all set to the launch the PM Vishwakarma Kaushal Samman Yojana, otherwise referred to as the PM Vishwakarma scheme, on September 17. The scheme essentially seeks to empower the traditional artisans and craftspersons, blacksmiths, goldsmiths, cobblers, dhobis, carpenters, and the like. According to the scheme, the eligible tradesmen in family-based occupations shall be given a …

Schemes, outreach events in BJP’s plan for PM Narendra Modi’s birthday
1 year, 3 months ago

Schemes, outreach events in BJP’s plan for PM Narendra Modi’s birthday

Hindustan Times  

A seva pakhwara, a fortnight-long event that will include outreach programmes at the state level; the roll-out of the Vishwakarma Yojna for the empowerment of skilled workers; and the launch of the Ayushman Bhava programme to ensure the saturation coverage of health schemes launched since 2014 -- these are just some of the ways in which the Bharatiya Janata Party …

Artisans to get ₹15,000 as incentive under Vishwakarma scheme
1 year, 3 months ago

Artisans to get ₹15,000 as incentive under Vishwakarma scheme

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Union government is set to launch the PM Vishwakarma scheme to support artisans and workers on 17 September. Further, the artisans would also get an incentive of ₹1 per transaction for maximum of 100 transactions per month, showed a presentation prepared by the MSME ministry. The concessional interest rate would be subject to interest subvention cap up …

Noble intentions: The Hindu Editorial on the PM Vishwakarma scheme for traditional workers
1 year, 4 months ago

Noble intentions: The Hindu Editorial on the PM Vishwakarma scheme for traditional workers

The Hindu  

The PM Vishwakarma scheme approved by the Cabinet on Wednesday to help traditional craftspeople and artisans can provide an economic boost to these professionals. Also, by laying stress on the intergenerational nature of knowledge dissemination in these communities, the scheme could end up leaving the next generation willy-nilly stuck for perpetuity in these traditional low-paying trades, many of which are …

Vishwakarma scheme will aid 30 lakh artisan families: Centre
1 year, 4 months ago

Vishwakarma scheme will aid 30 lakh artisan families: Centre

The Hindu  

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday approved the “PM Vishwakarma” with an outlay of ₹ 13,000 crore. The scheme, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Independence Day speech on Tuesday, will be available for traditional craftspeople and artisans for five financial years from 2023-2024 to 2027-2028. The Centre said in a release that the scheme aims …

Vishwakarma Yojana soon for artisans, says PM Modi
1 year, 4 months ago

Vishwakarma Yojana soon for artisans, says PM Modi

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address to the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Tuesday, announced schemes for artisans — Vishwakarma Yojana — with an allocation of around ₹13,000 crore to ₹15,000 crore to help skill development among youth who are engaged in traditional artisan works. Mr. Modi said ‘Vishwakarma Yojana’, is planned to …

Skilled craftsmen are true spirit symbols of self-reliant India: PM Modi
1 year, 9 months ago

Skilled craftsmen are true spirit symbols of self-reliant India: PM Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed a post-Budget Webinar on the subject of 'PM Vishwakarma Kaushal Samman'. PM Vishwakarma Kaushal Samman Yojana or PM Vishwakarma, the Prime Minister said is a result of this thinking. "Skilled craftsmen are symbols of the true spirit of self-reliant India and our government considers such people as Vishwakarma of new India," …

Union Budget 2023: Skilling, Tech, Credit for Training of Vishwakarma Community
1 year, 10 months ago

Union Budget 2023: Skilling, Tech, Credit for Training of Vishwakarma Community

News 18  

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while announcing the Budget 2023 on Wednesday, introduced a unique initiative called ‘Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Kaushal Samman, or PM VIKAS, to empower skilled people engaged in different traditional professions. This scheme will bring a huge change in the lives of crores of Vishwakarmas.” In her speech, too, Sitharaman said the package was specially designed keeping …

Budget 2023 | Finance Minister announces PM-VIKAS package for artisans and craftspeople
1 year, 10 months ago

Budget 2023 | Finance Minister announces PM-VIKAS package for artisans and craftspeople

The Hindu  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday, February 1, announced a package of assistance for artisans and craftspeople while presenting the Union Budget 2023-24 in Parliament. The newly-conceptualised Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Kaushal Samman scheme will enable the country’s artisans to improve the quality, scale, and reach of their products, integrating them with the Micro, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises value chain, …

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