The central government implements several schemes for the people of the country. Some of these schemes are financially linked, such as the Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Kaushal Samman Yojana. Under this scheme, beneficiaries are provided with various financial benefits. But do you know who can benefit from this scheme and what benefits are available under it?

Who is eligible for the PM Vishwakarma Yojana?
Stone breakers
Basket/mat/broom makers
Doll and toy makers
Washermen and tailors
Locksmiths
Fishing net makers
Hammer and toolkit makers
If you are a garland maker
Cobblers/shoe makers Barbers
(i.e., hair cutters)
Masons
Boat builders
Blacksmiths
Stone carvers
Sculptors

What are the benefits available under the PM Vishwakarma Yojana?
Under the PM Vishwakarma Yojana, you are given a few days of advanced training.
In this, you are taught advanced skills related to your work, for which you are given a daily stipend of Rs 500 till the training is over.
You are also given Rs 15,000 for purchasing materials i.e. toolkit.
To enable you to start your work, you are also given a loan at a cheap interest rate.
In this, you can take a loan of Rs 1 lakh for the first 18 months.
If you wish, you can also take an additional loan of Rs 2 lakh, which you have to repay in 30 months.

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