PM Viswakarma : PM’s Virtual Program At BCDI.

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New Delhi, Delhi, 19th of September, 2024 : PM Vishwakarma, was launched by Hon’ble Prime Minister on Vishwakarma Jayanti on 17.09.2023 by the Government of India for transforming the lives of these artisans and craftspeople, known as Vishwakarmas through a number of positive interventions.

PM Vishwakarma Scheme is a holistic scheme that provides an end-to-end support to artisans and craftspeople. Under the Scheme, the traditional trades covered are Carpenter (Suthar/Badhai), Boat Maker, Armourer, Blacksmith (Lohar), Hammer and Tool Kit Maker, Locksmith, Goldsmith (Sonar), Potter (Kumhaar), Sculptor (Moortikar, stone carver), Stonebreaker, Cobbler (Charmakar)/ Shoesmith/ Footwear artisan, Mason (Rajmistri), Basket/Mat/ Broom Maker/Coir Weaver, Doll & Toy Maker (Traditional), Barber (Naai), Garland Maker (Malakaar), Washerman (Dhobi), Tailor (Darzi), and Fishing Net Maker.

The Scheme is based on the “Whole of Government” approach. This Scheme is being co-implemented by three Ministries of Government of India namely, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Department of Financial Services. There is continuous coordination and constructive collaboration among these Ministries and the State Governments, which makes it one of the most unique schemes ever launched and implemented in the country. The State Governments play a very important role in the three-tier verification process of the beneficiaries of the Scheme.

The response to the Scheme has been extremely positive. When the Scheme was launched in 2023, it was expected that a number of 30 lakh beneficiaries would be onboard in a time period of five years. It is heartening to see that within 11 months, 2.36 crore enrolments have already taken place and out of these, 17.16 lakh beneficiaries have successfully registered, after the three-stage verification process.