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September 18, 2026 9:45 AM

PM Vishwakarma completes three years with 30 lakh artisans registered

The PM Vishwakarma scheme has completed three years with 30 lakh traditional artisans and craftspeople registered across the country, of whom around 24.50 lakh have received basic skill training, Union MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi said at the scheme’s third anniversary celebrations in Kolkata. Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 17, 2023, PM Vishwakarma seeks to strengthen the livelihoods and entrepreneurial capabilities of traditional artisans through skill training, mode...

September 17, 2026 12:18 PM

PM Modi greets citizens on Vishwakarma Jayanti, hails artisans and skilled workers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended greetings to citizens on the occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti, highlighting the contribution of artisans, craftsmen and skilled workers to nation-building and India's development. The Prime Minister conveyed special greetings to artisans, craftsmen and skilled workers engaged in construction and creative activities across the country. PM Modi said the skill, dedication and hard work of artisans and skilled workers were of immense importance in a...

April 20, 2026 12:19 PM

MSME Ministry trains over 2,500 artisans in AI under PM Vishwakarma Scheme

In a first-of-its-kind initiative to integrate traditional skills with modern technology, the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has trained over 2,500 artisans across the country in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme. The programme, aimed at empowering grassroots craftspeople, is aligned with the government’s vision of leveraging AI for social good. It focuses on helping artisans enhance their livelihoods by adopting digital tools for b...

February 12, 2026 8:12 PM

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta clears Skill Development Scheme for artisans

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has approved the ‘Chief Minister Skill Development Scheme’ aimed at supporting artisans associated with khadi, handloom, cottage industries and the unorganised sector, an official said on Thursday. The decision was cleared at a recent Cabinet meeting chaired by the Chief Minister. The scheme will be implemented through the Delhi Khadi and Village Industries Board (DKVIB). During 2025–26, a total of 3,728 beneficiaries will be trained, with Rs 8.95 crore a...

September 17, 2025 11:35 AM

PM Vishwakarma Scheme: Turning Traditional Skills into Sustainable Livelihoods

Over the last two years, the PM Vishwakarma Scheme has begun transforming the lives of traditional artisans and craftsmen by providing them with recognition, training, tools, credit, and market access. Launched on 17 September 2023, with a financial outlay of ₹13,000 crores for FY 2023-24 to FY 2027-28, the scheme is implemented jointly by the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MoMSME), the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), and the Department of Finan...

September 17, 2025 11:21 AM

30 lakh artisans join PM Vishwakarma Scheme in two years; 4.7 lakh loans worth ₹41,188 crore approved

Around 30 lakh artisans and craftsmen have registered under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme in the last two years, with over 4.7 lakh loans amounting to ₹41,188 crore sanctioned to support business development activities, the government has announced. Nearly 26 lakh beneficiaries have completed skill verification, of which 86 percent have successfully finished their basic training. Raajmistri (mason) is currently the most registered trade under the scheme. The PM Vishwakarma Scheme, launched on Se...