PM Vishwakarma: Strengthening Traditional Artisans and Craftspeople

  New Delhi. Asal Baat news. As PM Vishwakarma approaches three years, its registration target of 30 lakh beneficiaries has been achieved. T...

Also Read

 

New Delhi.

Asal Baat news.

As PM Vishwakarma approaches three years, its registration target of 30 lakh beneficiaries has been achieved. The scheme has also delivered skill training, toolkits, credit support, digital incentives and market linkages. Beneficiaries are also being onboarded on the Udyam Assist Platform and connected with wider market channels, including GeM, e-commerce platforms, trade fairs and exhibitions. The scheme is built around Samman, Samarthya and Samriddhi and also seeks to strengthen the Guru-Shishya parampara and family-based practice of traditional skills.

Supporting Traditional Artisans and Craftspeople

India’s traditional artisans and craftspeople form an important part of the country’s local economy and cultural heritage. Many of these occupations depend on manual skills, family-based knowledge and small-scale enterprise. PM Vishwakarma was launched on 17 September 2023 to provide end-to-end support to such artisans and craftspeople.

PM Vishwakarma is built around the three pillars of Samman, Samarthya and Samriddhi, reflecting respect, capability and prosperity for traditional artisans and craftspeople. The scheme also seeks to strengthen and nurture the Guru-Shishya parampara or family-based practice of traditional skills.

The Central Sector Scheme has an outlay of ₹13,000 crore for FY2023-24 to FY2027-28, covering 18 traditional trades. The scheme seeks to improve the quality and reach of artisans’ products and services and facilitate their integration with domestic and global supply chain.

As the scheme approaches 3 years on 17 September 2026, its registration target of 30 lakh beneficiaries has already been achieved.

 

Scheme Framework and Key Components

PM Vishwakarma brings multiple forms of support within one framework. Its major components are recognition, skill upgradation, toolkit incentive, credit support, incentive for digital transactions and marketing support.

Recognition

• On completion of the registration and verification process, beneficiaries are provided recognition through a PM Vishwakarma Certificate and ID Card.

Skill Upgradation 

• Through skill upgradation, beneficiaries are introduced to modern tools, best practices and innovative designs. Training also covers digital transactions, marketing and entrepreneurial knowledge.
• Basic Training runs for 5–7 days, while Advanced Training is for 15 days or more. Trainees receive a stipend of ₹500 per day.