The central government runs many types of schemes, which include many schemes like health, ration, housing, pension, insurance, education, employment etc. Crores of rupees are spent annually on these schemes. Besides, many new schemes are also launched every time. For example, the Government of India launched the Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana on 17 September 2023. Under this scheme, 18 traditional businesses have been included and there is a provision to provide economic benefits. But can you join this scheme? Are you eligible for this Vishwakarma Scheme or not? So you can know about this here. So let us know who can join the scheme and what are the benefits under the scheme...

Know the benefits first:-
If we talk about the benefits under PM Vishwakarma Yojana, then first of all the beneficiaries get a stipend of Rs 500 per day in return for the training given to them.
There is also a provision to give incentives under the scheme.
After joining the scheme, beneficiaries are given Rs 15,000 to buy a toolkit.
First loan of Rs 1 lakh is given without guarantee and at the affordable interest rate.
Then after repaying this loan, an additional loan of Rs 2 lakh can be taken.

Who can join the scheme?
If we talk about those people who are eligible under this scheme, there is a complete list. It tells who is eligible to join the schemeā€¦
There are masons, boat builders, blacksmiths, locksmiths, barbers, locksmiths, and washermen.
Stone carvers, fishing net makers, and basket/mat/broom makers
If you are a cobbler/shoemaker and tailor, if you are a doll and toy maker
Those who are stone breakers, you are hammer and toolkit makers, etc. All of them are considered eligible for the scheme.

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