PM Vishwakarma Scheme: A groundbreaking initiative empowering artisans with loans up to Rs 3 lakhs, without bank guarantees, and offering low-interest rates. The scheme kicks off with a Rs 1 lakh loan, with an opportunity for an additional Rs 2 lakh upon repayment, revolutionizing support for India’s skilled Vishwakarma partners.
What is PM Vishwakarma scheme?
The government has unveiled the PM Vishwakarma scheme in a transformative move aimed at bolstering the artisan community. Under this initiative, artisans are set to receive a substantial financial boost, with the government providing loans of up to Rs 3 lakhs without the need for any bank guarantees.
Moreover, the scheme promises an enticing proposition by ensuring remarkably low-interest rates.
Initially, artisans can access a Rs 1 lakh loan, with the added promise that upon repayment, the government will extend an additional Rs 2 lakh loan to these skilled Vishwakarma partners.
This progressive scheme marks a significant step towards nurturing the talents and aspirations of our country’s artisans, ensuring they thrive and contribute to the nation’s growth.
Highlights of PM Vishwakarma Scheme
👉 Prospective beneficiaries would be enrolled for free through common service centers using the biometric-based PM Vishwakarma portal under the scheme.
👉 The plan will help artisans and crafters in India’s rural and urban communities.
👉 In the beginning, 18 typical trades will be covered.
👉 Five lakh families will be covered in the first year, with a total of 30 lakh families covered during a five-year period beginning in FY24 and ending in FY28.
👉 The scheme’s primary goal is to improve the quality and reach of artisans’ and craftspeople’s products and services, as well as to ensure their integration into local and worldwide value chains.
👉 Beneficiaries will be recognized with a PM Vishwakarma certificate and ID card, as well as skill upgrading through basic and advanced training.
👉 Beneficiaries of the PM Vishwakarma Scheme will receive a 15,000 toolkit reward, collateral-free credit support up to 1 lakh (first tranche) and 2 lakh (second tranche) at a 5% concessional interest rate, an incentive for digital transactions, and marketing assistance.
Eligibility & Trades eligible for the Vishwakarma Scheme
Any 18-year-old or older artisan or craftsman working with hands and tools in a family-based traditional trade in an unorganized sector on a self-employment basis is eligible for Vishwakarma Scheme assistance.
These 18 Trades are included in this scheme –
- Carpenter (Suthar)
- Boat maker
- Armourer
- Blacksmith
- Hammer and tool kit maker
- Locksmith
- Goldsmith
- Potter (Kumhaar)
- Sculptor
- Stone breaker
- Cobbler
- Mason
- Basket/mat/broom maker/coir weaver
- Doll and toy maker (traditional)
- Barber
- Garland maker
- Washerman
- Tailor
- Fishing net maker
Documents Required :
- Aadhar Card
- Voter Identity Card
- Proof of Occupation
- Mobile Number
- Bank Account Details
- Income Certificate
- Caste Certificate (If Applicable)
Benefits of the Vishwakarma Scheme
- Beneficiaries of the PM Vishwakarma Scheme will receive a toolkit worth 15,000 rupees
- Credit support of up to 1 lakh (first tranche) and 2 lakh (second tranche)
- Concessional interest rate of 5%
- Marketing help and an incentive for digital transactions
- The biometric-based PM Vishwakarma portal would be used to enroll beneficiaries for free through common service centers
- Enrolled artisans will be recognized with a PM Vishwakarma certificate and ID card
Conclusion
The PM Vishwakarma Scheme is a game-changing project that provides craftsmen with loans, skill development, and recognition. It not only sustains traditional trades but also contributes to India’s economic growth and the preservation of cultural heritage. The initiative pledges to uplift millions of artists and craftspeople by focusing on financial support, training, and technological integration, fostering a brighter future for them and the nation as a whole.