PM Vishwakarma: Apart from a loan of Rs 3 lakh, these great benefits are also available under PM Vishwakarma Yojana

The central and state governments are running many great schemes to improve the standard of living of poor people by providing them with financial assistance. In this episode, on the auspicious occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti on September 17, 2023, the Government of India started a very wonderful scheme for the poor craftsmen and artisans of the country. The name of this scheme is Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana.

This scheme has been started especially to provide financial security to the poor craftsmen and artisans of the country and to increase their productivity. This scheme is very popular in the country. In this episode, today through this news, we are going to tell you about the benefits that you get under the Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana. Let's know -

If any craftsman or artisan wants to start his own business and is facing difficulties in getting a loan. In such a situation, he can apply for a loan under this scheme. A total loan of Rs 3 lakh is given under the PM Vishwakarma Yojana.

In this, while starting a business, one lakh rupees are given to the beneficiary in the first phase. After this, a loan of Rs 2 lakh is provided in the second phase to expand the business. You have to pay only a five percent interest rate on this loan.

Under the PM Vishwakarma Yojana, training is also given to artisans and craftsmen. Not only this, a stipend of Rs 500 per day is also given. Apart from this, a Vishwakarma certificate and ID card are also provided to the beneficiary.

Under the scheme, the beneficiary is also provided a toolkit incentive of Rs 15,000 and an incentive for digital transactions. People from 18 to 50 years can avail the benefits of this scheme.

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