Why in News?
The PM Vishwakarma scheme achieved its registration target of 30 lakh beneficiaries across India as it completed three years of implementation.
Key Points
- The PM Vishwakarma scheme reached its registration target of 30 lakh beneficiaries after three years.
- The Central Sector Scheme has an outlay of ₹13,000 crore for FY2023–24 to FY2027–28.
- Eligible artisans can receive collateral-free loans up to ₹3 lakh, a toolkit incentive up to ₹15,000 and skill training with stipend support.
- By September 2026, over 24.37 lakh artisans had received basic skill training and 18.16 lakh had received toolkits.
Exam Connect
- PM Vishwakarma → launched September 17, 2023 → under Ministry of MSME → supports artisans in 18 traditional trades