If we talk about government schemes, a large number of people are getting benefited through these schemes. Whether these people live in cities or rural areas. A lot of money is spent on these schemes and the government also presents many new schemes to the public from time to time. One such scheme is the Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Kaushal Samman Yojana, whose benefits are available to people involved in 18 traditional trades. If you also want to avail benefits by joining this scheme, then first you will have to check whether you are included in the eligibility category or not. So let us know about the eligibility. You can know about this in the next slides...
What benefits are available?
If we talk about the benefits under the scheme, then in this scheme first skill advance training is given and in return a daily stipend of Rs 500 is given.
At the same time, there is also a facility to give incentives.
There is a provision of giving Rs 15,000 so that people can buy the toolkit.
Whereas, without any guarantee, first Rs 1 lakh is given and then on returning it, an additional Rs 2 lakh is given and all this is available at a cheaper interest rate.
Who is eligible for the scheme? See eligibility list here:-
Stone breakers
If you are a goldsmith
Doll and toy manufacturers
Barber i.e. hair cutter
If you are a sculptor
Fishing net manufacturer
Locksmiths
Who are weapon makers
Stone carvers
Hammer and toolkit manufacturer
Who is a mason
Who are boat builders
People who work as blacksmiths
People who are rosary
Washerman and tailor
Basket/mat/broom makers
Cobblers/shoe makers etc.
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