Context (PIB):The Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra is an initiative to inform citizens about the Centre’s flagship schemes, including the PM Vishwakarma Scheme/ “PM VIKAS Yojana.”
It is a Central Sector Scheme fully funded by the GoI.
Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MoMSME).
The Scheme will be jointly implemented by
MoMSME
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, GOI.
It is designed to uplifttraditionalartisans and craftspeople engaged in various occupations like blacksmithing, goldsmithing, pottery, carpentry, and sculpting
Objective
Preserving and integrating cultural heritage into the formal economy and global value chains.
Provide skill upgradation and make relevant and suitable training opportunities.
Provide support for better and modern tools.
Provide for brand promotion and market linkages.
Features
Recognition: Artisans and craftspeople enrolled in the scheme will receive a PM Vishwakarma certificate and an ID card.
Financial assistance: They will also be eligible for collateral-free credit support at a concessional interest rate.
Skill Development and Empowerment: It offers a daily stipend for skill training and a grant to purchase modern tools.
Scope and Coverage: The scheme encompasses 18 traditional trades across rural and urban areas.
Initiatives for the Upliftment of Artisans
Ambedkar Hastshilp Vikas Yojana
Mega Cluster Scheme
National Handicraft Development Programme
Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme
