The central government is running many beneficial and welfare schemes for the poor class and needy people. Not only this, changes are made in many schemes from time to time, and many new schemes are also launched. For example, this time on Vishwakarma Jayanti, the Government of India launched 'Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Kaushal Samman Yojana'. According to the government, a large section will benefit from this scheme. In such a situation, if you also want to benefit from joining this scheme, then it is important that you first know about its eligibility and then know how you can apply for this scheme. So let's know about this. You can know about it in the next slides...

Who are the characters?
The list of people who are eligible for Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana is as follows:-
Masons, barbers, garland makers, washermen, tailors, locksmiths, gunsmiths, sculptors, stone carvers, blacksmiths, goldsmiths, stone breakers, cobblers/shoemakers, doll and toy makers, boat makers, fishing net makers, basket makers. /mat/broom maker, hammer, and toolkit manufacturer.

How can I apply?
If you are eligible as per the list given above, then you can apply for it. For this, you will have to go to your nearest public service center. The officer present at the center will check your eligibility and complete the application process.

Don't forget to carry these documents:-
Aadhar card
Identity card
Address proof
Caste certificate
Mobile number
Passport size photo
Bank account passbook.

What benefits will you get?
If you join this Vishwakarma scheme, you will have basic and advanced training.
Here you will get a stipend of Rs 500
Rs 15,000 advance will be given for tools
Beneficiaries will get facilities like incentives
You will get a loan of Rs 1 lakh without security, which will have to be returned in 18 months and further you can take a loan up to Rs 2 lakh, on which you will have to pay 5 percent interest.

For any information, you can go here
If you have any questions in your mind or want to know more about this Vishwakarma scheme, you can visit the official website of the scheme pmvishwakarma.gov.in.

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