The Central Government is running many such schemes, with which a large number of people are currently involved. Through these schemes, people are getting many other benefits including health services, financial assistance for building houses, insurance, pension, etc. In this series, on Vishwakarma Jayanti, on 17 September 2023, the Government of India launched 'Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Kaushal Samman Yojana'. Many people are going to get direct benefits from this scheme. In such a situation, if you also want to join this Vishwakarma Scheme, then you will have to first check your eligibility and only then you will be able to apply. So let's know about this. You can know about this scheme in the next slides…

Benefits available under the scheme:-
You will get a stipend of Rs 500
15 thousand rupees advance for tools
You will get a loan of Rs 1 lakh without security, which will have to be returned in 18 months and further you can take more money.
Beneficiaries will get facilities like incentives.

Who can apply?
Mason, barber, garland maker, washerman, tailor
Locksmith, gunsmith, sculptor
Stone carvers, blacksmiths, goldsmiths

Stone breakers, cobblers/shoemakers
Doll and Toy Manufacturers, Boat Manufacturers
Hammer and toolkit manufacturer
Fishing net manufacturers, basket/mat/broom makers.

You can apply like this:-
To apply for PM Vishwakarma Yojana, first of all, you have to go to your nearest public service center.
Here you have to give the documents to the concerned officer, after which your form is filled and your application is processed further.

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