Port Blair, Sep 02: An awareness program was organized on PM Vishwakarma scheme at Dharmapur Community Hall under the chairmanship of Mr. Venkateswar Rao, Pradhan, Gram Panchayat Shivapuram in which a large number of villagers attended the awareness program.
The PM Vishwakarma scheme, was launched by the Honorable Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi to provide end-to-end support to artisans and craftspeople who work with their hands and tools. The Scheme covers artisans and craftspeople engaged in 18 trades, Carpenter (Suthar/Badhai), Boat Maker, Armourer, Blacksmith (Lohar), Hammer and Tool Kit Maker, Locksmith, Goldsmith (Sonar), Potter (Kumhaar), Sculptor (Moortikar, stone carver), Stone breaker, Cobbler (Charmkar)/ Shoesmith/Footwear artisan, Mason (Rajmistri), Basket/Mat/Broom Maker/Coir Weaver, Doll & Toy Maker (Traditional), Barber (Naai), Garland maker (Malakaar), Washerman (Dhobi), Tailor (Darzi) and Fishing Net Maker.
Individuals aged 18 and above, involved in hands-on craftsmanship or artisan work within family-centric traditional trades within the unorganized sector, operating on a self-employment basis, qualify for assistance through the Vishwakarma Scheme Qualified artisans and crafters can benefit from several advantages offered by the PM Vishwakarma Scheme, such as: Tool kit incentive: Get electronic coupons up to ₹15,000 to purchase the tools and supplies required for their specific trades.
In the end the Pradhan, Gram Panchayat, Shivapuram once again requested all the PRI members and the villagers those who are eligible please come forward and register themselves under the scheme and avail the benefits of PM Vishwakarma Scheme.
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