September 16, 2026 2:29 PM
PM Vishwakarma scheme strengthens support for traditional artisans and craftspeople
The PM Vishwakarma scheme, launched on September 17, 2023, to provide end-to-end support to traditional artisans and craftspeople, has achieved its target of registering 30 lakh beneficiaries as it approaches three years of implementation. The Central Sector Scheme, with an outlay of Rs 13,000 crore for 2023-24 to 2027-28, covers 18 traditional trades and provides support through recognition, skill training, modern toolkits, collateral-free credit, digital transaction incentives and marketing a...