Sri Vijaya Puram, Feb 27: Branch MSME-Development & Facilitation Office (Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Government of India), Sri Vijaya Puram organized an ‘awareness programme on PM Vishwakarma Scheme’ today in the Conference Hall of Panchayat Samiti Bhawan, Hut Bay (Little Andaman), in coordination with A&N Administration. The event was attended by Mr. Belthazer, BDO, CD Block Office, Little Andaman, Mr. Raja, Up-Pramukh, Little Andaman, Mr. Rakesh, Representative, Rural Department, Mr. Liyakat Ali, Representative, Industries Department, Little Andaman and Gram Pradhans of Little Andaman.
A detailed presentation on the PM Vishwakarma Scheme and various MSME schemes were delivered by Mr. G.K. Sinha, Assistant Director In-charge. The objective of the programme was to increase outreach and enrolments of potential beneficiaries under the PM Vishwakarma scheme especially in the region where there is low enrolments of specific trades, despite the presence of prospective beneficiaries. Also, to create awareness among the existing beneficiaries about the process of availing various benefits under the PM Vishwakarma scheme. The programme concluded with an interactive question & answer session followed by vote of thanks.