Whether you live in urban areas or rural areas, if you are eligible for any scheme then you can avail benefits by joining that scheme. The government also spends a lot of money on these schemes, so that every beneficiary can get benefits. In this series, on 17 September 2023, the Government of India launched a scheme. The name of this scheme is Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Kaushal Samman Yojana. 18 traditional businesses have been included under this scheme. In such a situation, if you also fall in the eligible category, then you can also avail the benefits. So let us know about this scheme. In the next slides, you can know about this scheme...

Know the eligibility first:-
If you are a cobbler/shoemaker, doll and toy maker, boat maker, mason, barber, garland maker, washerman, tailor, locksmith, stone carver, blacksmith...

If you are a goldsmith, stone breaker, hammer and toolkit maker, gunsmith, sculptor, fishing net maker, and basket/mat/broom maker, you are eligible for the scheme.

You get these benefits:-
Under the scheme, there is a provision to give Rs 15,000 to the beneficiaries to purchase the toolkit.
People associated with the scheme are given basic skill training and then get a daily stipend of Rs 500.
Without security, an additional loan of Rs 1 lakh and then Rs 2 lakh is given.
At the same time, there is also the facility for incentives in the scheme.

Apply like this:-
To apply, first of all, you have to go to your nearest public service center and meet the concerned officer there.
Then give your documents here, which are verified and your eligibility will also be checked.
After this, if everything is found correct, the application is made.

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