The exact last date of Vishwakarma Yojana 2024 has not been announced by the government or the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) which is the main responsible body for implementation of this scheme. But certainly, there will be a last date when the applications for the Vishwakarma scheme will close, let’s know more about the scheme and its last date.
Many people are asking about the last date of applications for Vishwakarma yojana 2024, so today we want to clarify that PM Vishwakarma will be initially implemented for five years up to 2027-28. Means, you can apply online for Vishwakarma Yojana till the end of 2027-28 financial year.
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PM Vishwakarma Scheme: Empowering Traditional Artisans and Craftspeople
Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana is a social welfare scheme launched by the central government for artisans from 18 trades. The scheme has so far transformed the lives of many local artisans by upgrading their skills and providing them financial support to purchase new tools for their work.
The PM Vishwakarma Scheme is aimed at empowering traditional artisans and craftspeople across India. This scheme recognizes the vital role of these skilled individuals in preserving and promoting India’s rich cultural heritage.
Key Objectives of Vishwakarma Yojana
- Recognition & Certification: Artisans and craftspeople are recognized as “Vishwakarmas,” making them eligible for the scheme’s benefits, including a Vishwakarma Certificate and ID Card.
- Skill Enhancement: The scheme provides opportunities for skill upgradation through relevant training, ensuring that artisans can improve their techniques and adapt to modern demands.
- Tool Support: Beneficiaries receive support for better and modern tools, enhancing productivity and the quality of their products and services.
- Financial Aid: The scheme offers collateral-free loans up to ₹3 lakhs, along with interest subvention to reduce the cost of credit, making it easier for artisans to access financial resources.
- Digital Empowerment: Incentives for digital transactions are provided to encourage the digital empowerment of artisans, helping them integrate into the digital economy.
- Market Access: The scheme also offers marketing assistance, including quality certification, branding, and advertisement, enabling artisans to reach broader markets.
Benefits of scheme
- Stipend: Training participants receive a stipend of ₹500 per day.
- Toolkit Assistance: Up to ₹15,000 is provided for acquiring necessary tools.
- Loan Facility: Collateral-free loans up to ₹3 lakhs are available.
- Digital Incentives: Support for adopting digital payment methods.
- Marketing Support: Assistance with branding, certification, and advertising.
Eligibility
The scheme benefits 18 types of traditional artisans and craftspeople, including carpenters, potters, tailors, blacksmiths, goldsmiths, and more. Check out the Vishwakarma Yojana 18 trades list and eligibility and apply online for the scheme if you are eligible.
PM Vishwakarma Yojana Online Registration 2024
STEP 1: Firstly, visit the official website pmvishwakarma.gov.in
STEP 2: On reaching the homepage, click at “How to Register” link
STEP 3: Then it will show you how to make PM Vishwakarma Yojana 2024 Registration, steps are defined here.
- Mobile and Aadhaar Verification – Do your mobile authentication and Aadhaar EKYC
- Artisan Registration Form – Apply for the registration form.
- PM Vishwakarma Certificate – Download the PM Vishwakarma Digital ID and Certificate
- Apply for scheme components – Start Applying for different Components
STEP 4: After you apply for various components, then your application would be scruitinized and after approval, you would be able to get PM Vishwakarma Yojana benefits.
PM Vishwakarma Scheme 2024 Benefits
- Recognition: Recognition as Vishwakarma through Certificate and ID Card
- Skilling:
- Skill Verification followed by 5-7 days (40 hours) Basic Training
- Interested candidates can also enroll for 15 days (120 hours) Advanced Training
- Training Stipend: Rs 500 per day
- Toolkit Incentive: Rs 15,000 grant
- Credit Support:
- Collateral free Enterprise Development Loans: Rs 1 lakh (First Tranche for 18 months repayment) & Rs 2 lakh (Second Tranche for 30 months repayment)
- Concessional Rate of Interest: 5% to be charged from the beneficiary with Interest Subvention cap of 8% to be paid by MoMSME
- Credit Guarantee fees to be borne by GoI
- Incentive for Digital Transaction: Re 1 per transaction for maximum upto100 transactions (monthly)
- Marketing Support: National Committee for Marketing (NCM) will provide services such as Quality Certification, Branding & Promotion, E-commerce linkage, Trade Fairs advertising, publicity and other marketing activities.
PM Vishwakarma Portal (pmvishwakarma.gov.in) Login
- Firstly, visit the official website pmvishwakarma.gov.in
- On reaching the homepage, scroll over “Login” tab and click at “Applicant/Beneficiary Login” link.
- On clicking the link, the PM Vishwakarma Yojana Login page will appear.
- Enter mobile number, captcha and click “Login” button to make PM Vishwakarma login.
PM Vishwakarma Yojana – Current Status
This is the current progress status of PM Vishwakarma Yojana as on 9th April 2024, as per the official PM Vishwakarma Yojana Portal
No of applications submitted – 2,21,42,307
Stage 1 Verification completed: Gram Panchayat or ULB/Zone level – 1,02,68,569
Stage 2 Verification completed: District Implementation Committee – 16,94,237
Stage 3 Verification completed: Screening Committee – 13,21,328
No of applicants successfully registered – 13,07,326
Vishwakarma Yojana – Eligible Trades
Wood Based
Carpenter (Suthar)
Boat Maker
Gold/Silver Based
Goldsmith (Sunar)
Architecture / Construction
Mason (Raajmistri)
Iron / Metal Based* / Stone Based
Armourer
Blacksmith (Lohar)
Hammer and Tool Kit Maker
Locksmith
Sculptor (Moortikar, stone carver), Stone Breaker
Clay Based
Potter (Kumhaar)
Leather Based
Cobbler (Charmakar) / Shoesmith / Footwear Artisan
Others
Basket / Mat / Broom
Maker/ Coir Weaver
Doll & Toy Maker (Traditional)
Barber (Naai)
Garland Maker (Malakaar)
Washerman (Dhobi)
Tailor (Darzi)
Fishing Net Maker