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PM Vishwakarma Scheme
Comprehensive support for artisans and craftspeople covering skill training, tool kits, collateral-free loans, and digital onboarding.
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
What you get
Recognition as Vishwakarma artisan with certificate and ID card. Free skill training (basic 5 days + advanced 15 days). Tool kit worth up to ₹15,000. Collateral-free loan: ₹1 lakh (first tranche) and ₹2 lakh (second tranche) at 5% concessional interest. Digital transaction incentive and marketing support. Covers 18 traditional trades including blacksmiths, carpenters, cobblers, potters, weavers, tailors, and more.
Who can apply
Artisans and craftspeople belonging to 18 traditional trades working with hands and tools in unorganised sector.
For: Traditional artisans and craftspeople (Vishwakarma community)
- Must be working in one of 18 specified traditional trades
- Minimum 18 years of age
- One member per family (household) eligible
- Not a government employee or income tax payer
Documents required
General
- Aadhaar card
- Mobile number linked to Aadhaar
- Bank account details
- Proof of trade/craft practice
Scheme code: PMV