A total of 13,655 artisans in Assam have received loans worth Rs 125.34 crore under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme, announced by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday.
In a post on ‘X’, CM Sarma stated that the scheme is equipping artisans of Assam with skill development training, modern toolkits, and institutional credit support.
He said a total of 1.18 lakh artisans have been certified so far, while 92,851 beneficiaries have undergone training, adding that 37,402 toolkits have been distributed to eligible artisans to help them upgrade their work and improve productivity.
CM Sarma said, “With 1.18 lakh artisans certified, 37,402 toolkits distributed & ₹125.34 cr in loans disbursed, Assam’s artisans are gaining robust skilling, modern tools & credit support under PM Vishwakarma. Empowering the Vishwakarmas of today, we are shaping a self-reliant tomorrow.”
The PM Vishwakarma Scheme formally known as the Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Kaushal Samman Yojana was launched on September 17, 2023, on the occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti. The scheme has a total financial outlay of Rs 13,000 crore for the five-period 2023-24 to 2027-28.
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The scheme aims to improve the livelihoods of traditional artisans and craftspeople by upgrading skills, enhancing access to modern tools, and expanding market access for their products and services.
