PM Vishwakarma Yojana– PM Vishwakarma Yojana was started in the year 2023. The objective of this scheme is to provide employment to the artisans of the country by encouraging them. Under this scheme, artisans are given training as well as financial assistance. A loan of up to Rs 2 lakh is available under this scheme. Let us know about it in detail.
According to the website of the scheme, this is the first such scheme which is specially designed for artisans. Under this scheme, the government provides training as well as a loan of up to Rs 2 lakh. Before knowing more about the scheme, let us see who is eligible for the scheme or who can get the benefit of this scheme.
Who will get the benefit of the scheme?
The age of the applicant should be 18 years or more. Which means that only adults can take advantage of the scheme.
This should be the family business of the applicant. That is, grandfather or great grandfather should be associated with craftsmanship.
Only one member of the family can avail the benefits of the scheme. Under this scheme, parents and children are included in a family.
Who does not get the benefit?
According to the information received from the website of the scheme, if a person is already taking advantage of any scheme for business or craftsmanship, then in such a situation he does not get the benefit of PM Vishwakarma Yojana. Both central and state governments are included in this scheme.
If any member of the applicant’s family is in a government job, then he/she also cannot avail the benefit of the scheme.
What are the benefits?
Under the PM Vishwakarma Yojana, the applicant is first provided training. This training is for about 15 days. During the training, the person is given Rs 500 as stipend. As soon as the training is completed, you can apply for a loan of up to Rs 1 lakh.