Both the state governments and the central government run many types of schemes. Through these schemes, the work of benefiting the needy and poor people living in urban areas as well as rural areas is done. For example, through the Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Kaushal Samman Yojana which is run by the central government. Under this scheme, 18 traditional trades have been added and these people are being given benefits, but do you know about this scheme? Do you know whether you are eligible to join this scheme or not? Do you know about the benefits available under the scheme? Maybe not, but you can know about this in the next slides. So let's know about this scheme...
Benefits after joining the scheme:-
If you join the PM Vishwakarma Yojana, you are given training for a few days and for this you are given a stipend of Rs 500 per day
There is a provision of giving Rs 15 thousand for the beneficiary to buy the toolkit
A loan of first one lakh and then an additional two lakh rupees is given at a cheap interest rate and without guarantee.
Who cannot take advantage of the scheme?
People who cannot take advantage under the scheme i.e. are not eligible to apply include those who pay tax, those who take advantage of ESIC, those who are government employees, those who are financially well off and whose PF is deducted, etc.
Can you join PM Vishwakarma Yojana?
If you want to join PM Vishwakarma Yojana, then you have to first know whether you are eligible or not. According to the eligibility list, these people are eligible...
If you are a sculptor
Basket/mat/broom maker
Weapon maker
Doll and toy maker
Barber i.e. hair cutter
Garland maker
Washerman
Tailor
Fishing net maker
If you are a mason
Boat maker
If you are a lock maker
Stone carver
Goldsmith
Blacksmith
Stone breaker
Hammer and toolkit maker
Cobbler/shoe maker
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