Even today in our country, there are a large number of people who are economically weak, needy, or people who come from a poor class, etc. To help such people, both the Center and the State-run various beneficial and welfare schemes at their respective levels. In this series, in September, the Central Government started the Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Kaushal Samman Yojana, under which 18 traditional trades and people associated with them have been included. Now if you also want to benefit from joining this scheme, then for this you will have to know whether you are eligible for the scheme or not. So let us know who can join this scheme…
What benefits are available?
If you join this scheme, you are given training for a few days, and you are given a stipend of Rs 500 daily.
At the same time, this scheme also has the facility of incentive.
The beneficiaries of the scheme are also given Rs 15,000 so that they can buy the toolkit.
There is a provision to first give a loan of Rs 1 lakh to the beneficiaries and then after filling it, an additional loan of Rs 2 lakh, that too without any guarantee and at an affordable interest rate.
Who can join the scheme?
If you are in the list given below, you may be eligible for this scheme…
Stone breakers
Hammer and toolkit makers are cobblers/shoemakers.
Fishing net manufacturer
People who are goldsmiths
People who work as blacksmiths
If you are a sculptor
Doll and toy manufacturers
Barber means one who cuts hair
Those who are garlanded
Who is a washerman
Who is a tailor
People who make baskets/mats/broom
Who are weapon makers
Who is a mason
Who are boat builders
If you are a locksmith
Stone carvers etc.
(PC: ISTOCK)
