PM Modi launches Vishwakarma scheme to support artisans and craftsmen

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 toy makers, pottery, and other people engaged in traditional crafts, PM Vishwakarma Scheme would provide them with free… pic.twitter.com/VGuHilGjC9 — DD News September 16, 2023 It must be mentioned that the Union Cabinet gave a nod to the scheme on August 16 this year. The Modi government has planned multiple activities under the PM Vishwakarma scheme, which includes the identification, and verification of artisans, facilitating credit and marketing support and providing skill degradation training. #WATCH | Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi says "I want to extend my wishes to Prime Minister Modi on his birthday and pray for his long life…In the name of 'Vishwakarma', PM Modi is launching a huge scheme 'Vishwakarma Yojana'…We had informed everyone to attend… pic.twitter.com/IGN49mlHXl — ANI September 17, 2023 While speaking about the development, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi says “I want to extend my wishes to Prime Minister Modi on his birthday and pray for his long life…In the name of ‘Vishwakarma’, PM Modi is launching a huge scheme ‘Vishwakarma Yojana’…We had informed everyone to attend the ceremony here.” It must be mentioned that PM Modi had announced the initiative for craftsmen and artisans from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of Independence Day.