The government is running many beneficial and welfare schemes, through which the needy and poor class are benefited. Many types of schemes like health, insurance, pension, employment, and education are included in it. Similarly, on 17 September 2023, PM Vishwakarma Yojana was launched by the Central Government, in which 18 traditional trades have been included. In such a situation, you can avail benefits by joining this scheme, but you will have to check the eligibility first. You can join this scheme only if you are eligible. So let us see what is the eligibility list. You can learn about this in the next slides...

These people are eligible:-
Actually, Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana was started by the Central Government and 18 traditional trades were included in it.
At the same time, the age of the applicant should be 18 years or more.
If you are a doll and toy manufacturer
You are the hammer and toolkit maker, the mason, the boat builder, the blacksmith
If you are a goldsmith, gunsmith, or sculptor, you are eligible for the scheme

At the same time, those people who are stone breakers are also eligible for the scheme.
Cobblers/shoemakers are artisans and tailors are
There are locksmiths, barbers, garland makers, and washermen.
Stone carvers, fishing net makers, and basket/mat/broom makers are also eligible.

If eligible, you can apply like this:-
Those who are eligible can go to their nearest CSC center and complete the application process.
For this, you have to take the relevant documents with you.
Then you can meet the concerned officer and get the further process completed.

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