If you want to benefit from joining any government scheme, then it is most important for you to be eligible for that scheme. The benefits of the schemes are given only to those people who are eligible as per the eligibility list of the scheme. At the same time, the scheme is also prepared in such a way that the poor class and needy people can join the scheme. For example, look at the Prime Minister Vishwakarma Kaushal Samman Yojana, under which 18 traditional trades have been included. In such a situation, if you also want to get benefits by joining this scheme, then first of all you should know whether you are eligible for the PM Vishwakarma Scheme or not. So let's know about this. You can learn about this in the next slides...

What is the eligibility of the scheme?
As 18 traditional businesses have been included under this PM Vishwakarma Yojana, that means only the people associated with them can avail the benefits of this scheme. Provided that the age of the applicant is 18 years or more.

Accordingly, if you are a locksmith
Stone carvers
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
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
Those who are boat builders etc.

You get these benefits after joining the scheme:-
Skill training for which a daily stipend of Rs 500
15 thousand rupees to buy the toolkit
The loan facility, in which first loan of one lakh and then additional two lakh rupees can be availed.

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