PM Vishwakarma: Supporting Artisans

The PM Vishwakarma Scheme (2023) provides holistic support to traditional artisans and craftspeople.

1. Scope

Scope

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Analyze key facts and concepts related to Scope.	Covers 18 traditional trades (e.g., Blacksmith, Potter, Carpenter, Cobbler). Guru-Shishya Parampara: focusing on "Skill up-gradation" within the traditional apprentice model. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of MSME, launched on Vishwakarma Jayanti (17 Sep 2023); implemented with MoRD, MoHUA, DoSJE and MoTA. Eligibility: Registration typically limited to one member per family; excludes those who have availed similar credit-linked schemes (e.g., PMEGP, PM-SVANidhi, Mudra) for the same trade in the recent past.

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Analyze key facts and concepts related to Scope.

Covers 18 traditional trades (e.g., Blacksmith, Potter, Carpenter, Cobbler).
Guru-Shishya Parampara: focusing on "Skill up-gradation" within the traditional apprentice model.
Nodal Ministry: Ministry of MSME, launched on Vishwakarma Jayanti (17 Sep 2023); implemented with MoRD, MoHUA, DoSJE and MoTA.
Eligibility: Registration typically limited to one member per family; excludes those who have availed similar credit-linked schemes (e.g., PMEGP, PM-SVANidhi, Mudra) for the same trade in the recent past.

Benefits

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Analyze key facts and concepts related to Benefits.	Toolkit Grant: Rs 15,000 for purchasing modern tools. Credit Support: collateral-free loans at 5% concessional interest. Certification: recognition as a "Vishwakarma" to access better markets.

Conclusion

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Analyze key facts and concepts related to Conclusion.	Success lies in moving from "Vanishing crafts" to "Skill-Saturated & Market-Verified Artisan Saturation."