Government schemes
What is PM Vishwakarma?
PM Vishwakarma is a central sector run by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, launched in 2023.
The detail
| Ministry | Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises |
|---|---|
| Launched | 2023 |
| Type | central sector |
| Funding | 100% Centre; Rs 13,000 crore outlay |
| Aim | Recognition, skilling, toolkit incentive and collateral-free credit for 18 traditional artisan trades |
Commonly confused: Covers 18 notified trades; credit is collateral-free at concessional rate, not free money.
Source: pmvishwakarma.gov.in/
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