PM Vishwakarma Scheme

March 19, 2025 10:39 AM

India achieves significant milestones in financial inclusion: over 55 crore Jan-Dhan accounts opened

India has reached significant milestones in financial inclusion, with the National Mission for Financial Inclusion (NMFI), launched through the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) in August 2014, recording the opening of over 55.02 crore Jan-Dhan accounts as of March 7. Of these, 36.63 crore accounts are in rural and semi-urban areas, underscoring the scheme's reach in underserved regions. The Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary, shared this information in a written reply to the R...

PM Vishwakarma Scheme empowers 24.77 lakh artisans in 2024: MSME Ministry’s Year-End review

The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has concluded 2024 on a high note, with the PM Vishwakarma Scheme emerging as a standout initiative. Besides, several other schemes have also been launched by the MSME Ministry in the year 2024. Launched in 2023, the scheme has significantly empowered artisans and craftspeople across 18 traditional trades. In 2024 alone, 24.77 lakh artisans registered under the scheme, receiving crucial support in skill development, credit, and market ...