Even today in our country there is a section that is economically weak, backward, which comes from the poor class, etc. To help such people, the Government of India and the State Governments run many beneficial welfare schemes at their respective levels. Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana was launched by the Center on 17 September 2023. 18 traditional businesses have been included under this scheme, which can avail benefits. But can you get the benefit of this scheme or not? You can find out by looking at the eligibility list of this scheme. So let us know how you can check this. You can know about this further...

These are the benefits available in the scheme
If you join PM Vishwakarma Yojana, you are given basic skill training and for this, the beneficiary is given a stipend of Rs 500 per day. Apart from this, Rs 15,000 is given for the toolkit. Also, without security, the beneficiary can first take a loan up to Rs 1 lakh and then up to Rs 2 lakh.

Who is eligible?
If you want to avail benefits by joining this scheme, then before that you should know the eligibility list, according to this…
People who are locksmiths, barbers, garland makers, and washermen
If you are doll and toy manufacturer
If you are a goldsmith, gunsmith, or sculptor, you are eligible for the scheme…

Stone carvers, fishing net makers basket/mat/broom makers,
Those who break stones
If you are a cobbler/shoemaker and a tailor
If you are a hammer and toolkit maker, mason, boat builder, blacksmith, you are eligible to avail the benefits of the scheme.

Eligible people can apply like this
According to the eligibility list of PM Vishwakarma Yojana, if you are eligible then you have to go to your nearest CSC center to apply. Go here and meet the concerned officer and give your documents. Then if everything is found correct, your application is made.

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