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PM Vishwakarma Yojana
The PM Vishwakarma Yojana is dedicated to support
traditional arts and crafts by providing multi-dimensional
support to artisans. The initiative acknowledges the
challenges faced by the sector due to modernization and
market changes. The full name of PM Vishwakarma Yojana
is "PM Vishwakarma Kaushal Samman Yojana". It is also
known by the other name i. e "PM Vishwakarma Yojana".
The PM Vishwakarma Yojana was launched on the occasion
of the Vishwakarma Jayanti i.e. on 17-08-2023.
What is PM Vishwakarma Yojana
It is an initiative that operates as a Central sector Scheme
About the author and the scheme has been granted a substantial financial
allocation of Rs 13,000 crore. The designated timeframe for
Ujjwal Kant its implementation spans five years, encompassing Financial
Chief Manager (Faculty) Year 2023-24 through FY 2027-28. Under this scheme the
Union Bank Of India artisans and the craftspeople will be provided recognition
Staff College, Bengaluru
through a PM Vishwakarma certificate and ID Card, credit
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