If you see, from the Government of India to the State Governments, many types of beneficial and welfare schemes are being run. These include many other schemes like health, ration, housing, insurance, and pension, through which lakhs and crores of people are taking benefits. In this series, 'Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Kaushal Samman Yojana' was recently launched by the Central Government. 18 traditional businesses were included in this scheme, after which these people are being given the benefits under the scheme. In such a situation, if you also want to join this scheme, then you must check your eligibility before that. So let us know how you can check this. You can know about this in the next slides...
These people are eligible:-
If you are a goldsmith, tailor, sculptor, gunsmith, stone carver, cobbler/shoemaker, doll and toy maker, hammer and toolkit maker, fishing net maker, and basket/mat/broom maker…
At the same time, if you are a mason, washerman, boat maker, locksmith, stone breaker, barber, garland maker, or blacksmith, then you are considered eligible for this scheme. Provided that the applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
If you are eligible then you can apply like this:-
Step 1
According to the list given above, if you are eligible then you can apply. For this, first of all, you have to go to your nearest public service center.
Step 2
While going to the centre, you have to take some documents with you, like an identity card, Aadhar card, and residence certificate, etc.
Then you have to meet the concerned officer and your application is made.
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