Meaning
This government initiative empowers India’s traditional artisans and craftspeople, known as Vishwakarmas.
Definition
PM Vishwakarma Yojana is a Government of India scheme launched to support traditional artisans and craftsmen such as carpenters, blacksmiths, goldsmiths, potters, tailors, and other skilled workers who earn a living using their hands and tools.
Objectives and Target Beneficiaries
- Objectives: Enhance quality, scale, and reach of artisan products/services.
- Beneficiaries: Artisans from 18 traditional trades (e.g., carpenters, blacksmiths, potters, cobblers).
Key Pillars of Support
Support includes skill development, modern tools, collateral-free credit, digital transaction incentives, and marketing assistance.
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