{"id":52957,"date":"2026-07-30T13:52:05","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T08:22:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=52957"},"modified":"2026-07-31T12:40:32","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T07:10:32","slug":"pm-vishwakarma-scheme-eligibility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/pm-vishwakarma-scheme-eligibility\/","title":{"rendered":"PM Vishwakarma Scheme Eligibility, Objective, Benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The PM Vishwakarma Scheme was launched on September 17, 2023 by the Prime Minister of India in order to support artisans and craftsmen practicing traditional trades. It is a central sector scheme and has had a huge response with about two million applications being filled on the \u2018pm vishwakarma.gov.in. The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) is the implementing ministry of this scheme.<\/p>\n<h2>PM Vishwakarma Scheme Overview\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>The PM Vishwakarma Scheme launched in 2023 aims to support traditional artisans and craftsmen, also known as \u201cVishwakarmas\u201d, who are engaged in handicrafts and other small-scale industrial activities.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tb-color\" colspan=\"2\">\n<p><strong>PM Vishwakarma Scheme Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Launch Date<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>September 17, 2023<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Ministry<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MoMSME)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>2023-2028<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Financial Outlay<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>\u20b913,000 crore<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Target Beneficiaries<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Artisans in 18 traditional trades (e.g., carpentry, blacksmithing, pottery, weaving)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Key Components<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li>Recognition (Certificate &amp; ID)<\/li>\n<li>Skill Training<\/li>\n<li>Toolkit Incentive<\/li>\n<li>Credit Support<\/li>\n<li>Digital Transaction Incentives<\/li>\n<li>Marketing Support<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Credit Support<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Collateral-free loans up to \u20b93 lakh at 5% interest<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Aged 18+, engaged in traditional trade, no similar loans in the past 5 years<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Official Website<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>pmvishwakarma.gov.in<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<h2>PM Vishwakarma Scheme Objectives\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>The PM Vishwakarma Scheme honors traditional artisans by giving them the position of \u201cVishwakarma\u201d making them eligible for many benefits. The Objectives of PM Vishwakarma are:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Artisans are offered collateral-free loans with reduced borrowing costs due to interest subsidies.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>The scheme aims to provide basic and advanced skills to artisans, helping them improve the skills through training programmes.<\/li>\n<li>Providing tools and technology to artisans in order to improve productivity and quality of work and products.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Teaching the use of digital payment methods and also offering incentives.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Showcase brands and the access to new markets for business expansion.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Provide economic opportunities by integrating traditional artisans into formal economy and global supply chains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>PM Vishwakarma Yojana Details<\/h2>\n<p>Below are the key details of the PM Vishwakarma Yojana:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tb-color\" colspan=\"2\">\n<p><strong>PM Vishwakarma Yojana Details<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Enrolment Process<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Enrolment through Common Service Centres (CSCs) using Aadhaar-based biometric authentication on the PM Vishwakarma portal.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Target Groups<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Artisans and craftspeople engaged in 18 trades : Carpenter, Boat Maker, Armourer, Blacksmith, Hammer and Tool Kit Maker, Locksmith, Goldsmith, Potter, Sculptor, Stone Breaker, Cobbler, Mason, Basket\/Mat\/Broom Maker, Doll &amp; Toy Maker, Barber, Garland Maker, Washerman, Tailor, Fishing Net Maker.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Key Benefits Offered<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li>Recognition : PM Vishwakarma certificate and ID card.<\/li>\n<li>Skill Upgradation : Basic (5-7 days) and Advanced (15+ days) Training with Rs. 500 stipend\/day.<\/li>\n<li>Toolkit Incentive : Up to Rs. 15,000 in e-vouchers for Basic Skill Training.<\/li>\n<li>Credit Support : Collateral-free loans up to Rs. 3 lakh in two tranches with 5% interest rate and 8% government subvention.<\/li>\n<li>Digital Transaction Incentive : Re. 1 per digital transaction (up to 100 transactions\/month).<\/li>\n<li>Marketing Support : Quality certification, branding, e-commerce onboarding, and other marketing activities.<\/li>\n<li>Udyam Assist Platform : Enrolment in formal MSME ecosystem.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Loan Details<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li>Loan Amount : Up to Rs. 3 lakh in two tranches (Rs. 1 lakh and Rs. 2 lakh).<\/li>\n<li>Interest Rate : 5% with 8% subvention from the Government of India.<\/li>\n<li>Tenure : First tranche (Rs. 1 lakh) &#8211; 18 months; Second tranche (Rs. 2 lakh) &#8211; 30 months.<\/li>\n<li>Eligibility for 2nd Tranche : Beneficiaries must have completed Basic Training, maintained a standard loan account, and adopted digital transactions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Digital Transaction Incentive<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Re. 1 per digital transaction, up to a maximum of 100 transactions per month.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Marketing Support<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Includes quality certification, branding, promotion on e-commerce platforms like GeM, advertising, and publicity.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<h2>PM Vishwakarma Scheme Eligibility<\/h2>\n<p>The eligibility criteria for the PM Vishwakarma Scheme are as follows:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The applicant has to be minimum 18 years of age during the time of registration.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>The applicant should be enrolled in at least one out of the 18 specified trades within the unorganised sector.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>The artisan should be dependent on using hands and tools while working in the unorganised sector.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Applicants who have already applied for schemes like PM-SVANidhi are not eligible to apply for this scheme. One can only reapply after replaying the loan.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Only one member from a family is eligible to apply for the scheme.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Government employees and their families are not eligible to apply for the scheme.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>PM Vishwakarma Yojana Benefits\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>PM Vishwakarma Yojana offers the following benefits:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Providing the sources and skills to the artisans in order to help improve their trade practices.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Ensuring artisans economic stability by giving them access to credit and modern tools to improve productivity and increased income.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Maintaining the preservation of cultural heritage by promoting recognition and respect of traditional crafts.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Giving sustainable livelihoods to artisans through financial assistance and skill development.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 87.4917%; height: 379px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"height: 25px;\">\n<td class=\"tb-color\" style=\"width: 100%; 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