PM Vishwakarma Scheme

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 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...

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...

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...

July 21, 2025 7:39 PM

497 DPMUs under PM Vishwakarma scheme to ensure effective implementation

A total of 497 District Project Management Units (DPMUs) have been appointed across 618 districts in the country to facilitate on-ground execution and monitoring of the PM Vishwakarma Scheme The PM Vishwakarma Scheme is being jointly implemented by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MoMSME), the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), and the Department of Financial Services (DFS) under the Ministry of Finance. The MoMSME acts as the nodal ministry for overa...

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...

January 2, 2025 10:46 AM

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 ...