Be it state governments or central government, both of them are currently running many types of beneficial and welfare schemes. Meanwhile, many times new schemes are also launched. For example, in September last year, the Central Government launched the Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Kaushal Samman Yojana. Under this scheme, there is a provision to provide advanced training to people associated with 18 traditional trades, to connect their work with modernity and to provide financial benefits for this. In such a situation, it becomes important for you to know whether you can also benefit from joining this scheme or not. So let's know about this. You can know about this in the next slides...
What benefits are available?
There is a provision to give Rs 15,000 to the beneficiaries to purchase the toolkit.
At the same time, skill advance training is given, for which a daily stipend of Rs 500 is given.
Loan up to Rs 3 lakh (first loan of Rs 1 lakh and then additional loan of Rs 2 lakh) can be availed without guarantee and at affordable interest rates.
Can you join this scheme?
If you also want to join this scheme, then first of all your age should be above 18 years. Also, you should be eligible as per the eligibility list. The people who are eligible for the scheme are...
Stone breakers
If you are a goldsmith
Doll and toy manufacturers
Cobbler/shoemaker
Hammer and toolkit manufacturer
Barber i.e. hair cutter
Fishing net manufacturer
If you are a sculptor
Stone carvers
Who are boat builders
People who work as blacksmiths
Locksmiths
Who are weapon makers
People who are rosary
Washerman and tailor
Basket/mat/broom makers
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