PM Vishwakarma is a Central Sector Scheme launched by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises to provide holistic and end-to-end support to artisans and craftspeople through access to collateral free credit, skill training, modern tools, incentive for digital transactions and market linkage support. The scheme will initially be implemented for five years up to 2027-28.
PMVY Summary
| Name of the scheme | PM Vishwakarma Yojana |
| Starting date of Scheme | 17 September 2023 |
| Scheme Started by | Central Government |
| Objective | The main objective of this scheme is to provide economic assistance to traditional artisans and craftsmen and to provide assistance to increase their employment |
| Beneficiary | This scheme is for all the artisans and craftsmen of the country |
| Benefit of the scheme | Recognition: Recognition as Vishwakarma through Certificate and ID Card Skilling: 1. Skill Verification followed by 5-7 days (40 hours) of Basic Training 2. Interested candidates can also enrol for 15 days (120 hours) of Advanced Training 3. Training Stipend: ₹ 500 per day Toolkit Incentive: ₹ 15,000 grant |
| Application Process | online – Via CSCs |
Eligibility criteria for the scheme
- On the date of registration for the scheme, the minimum age of the applicant should be 18 years.
- The applicant should be an artisan or craftsperson working with hands and tools.
- The applicant should be engaged in an unorganized sector on a self-employment basis.
- The applicant should be engaged in one of the 18 family-based traditional trades mentioned in the scheme.
- The applicant should be engaged in the concerned trade on the date of registration.
- The registration and benefits under the Scheme shall be restricted to one member of the family.
- The applicant should not have availed loans under similar credit-based schemes of the Central Government or State Government for self-employment/ business development, e.g. PMEGP, PM SVANidhi, Mudra, in the past 5 years.
Documents required for PMVY Scheme
- Aadhar card
- Domicile Certificate
- Income certificate
- Caste Certificate
- Ration card
- mobile number
- passport size photo
- bank account passbook
Steps to Apply for PM Vishwakarma:
Step 1: Mobile and Aadhaar Verification
Step 2: Artisan Registration Form
Step 3: PM Vishwakarma Certificate
Step 4: Apply for scheme components
How to apply for PMVY Scheme
Please read the advertisement, instructions and procedure carefully before you start filling the online application form and check all the particulars filled up in application form after getting the printout to ensure the correctness of information and upload all documents before finally submitting the application. Eligible citizen may apply Online for PM Vishwakarma Yojana by given link below.
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