- OBJECTIVE
- PM Vishwakarma Certificate and ID Card: To enable the recognition of artisans and craftspeople as Vishwakarma, making them eligible to avail all the benefits under the Scheme.
- Skill Upgradation: To provide skill upgradation to hone their skills and make relevant and suitable training opportunities available to them.
- Support for Modern Tools: To provide support for better and modern tools to enhance their capability, productivity, and quality of products and services.
- Access to Collateral-Free Credit: To provide the beneficiaries an easy access to collateral-free credit and reduce the cost of credit by providing interest subvention.
- Incentives for Digital Transactions: To provide incentives for digital transactions to encourage digital empowerment of Vishwakarmas.
- Platform for Brand Promotion and Market Linkages: To provide a platform for brand promotion and market linkages to help them access new opportunities for growth.
- KEY BENEFITS
- PM Vishwakarma Certificate and ID Card
- Training for Skill Upgradation and Stipend: INR 500 per day
- Toolkit: Up to INR 15,000
- Collateral-Free Loan: Up to INR 3 Lakh for Vishwakarma brothers and sisters
- Incentive for Digital Transactions
- Marketing Assistance: Quality Certification, Branding, and Advertisement for product
- SCHEME APPLICABLE FOR
- 18 types of Traditional Artisans and Craftspeople will be benefitted: Carpenter, Boat Maker, Armourer, Garland Maker, Mason, Potter, Cobbler/Shoesmith/Footwear Artisan, Barber, Locksmith, Sculptor (Stone Carver), Stone Breaker, Blacksmith, Basket/Mat/Broom Maker/Coir Weaver, Tailor, Goldsmith, Washerman, Hammer and Tool Kit Maker, Fish Net Maker, Doll & Toy Maker (Traditional).