The PM Vishwakarma Scheme is a government initiative aimed at empowering traditional artisans and craftsmen, known as “Vishwakarma.” This program provides financial assistance, skill development, and resources to help enhance the livelihood and productivity of these skilled individuals.
Key Features:
- Financial Assistance: Grants and subsidies are available for purchasing tools, upgrading equipment, and improving infrastructure. Artisans can also access affordable credit to support business growth.
- Skill Development: Comprehensive training programs, workshops, and certifications are offered to help artisans refine their traditional skills and adopt modern techniques.
- Marketing and Promotion: The scheme helps artisans showcase their products through exhibitions, fairs, and online platforms. Support is also provided for branding and packaging to expand market reach.
- Infrastructure Support: Modern workshops and centers are established, and toolkits are provided to enhance efficiency and product quality.
- Digital Integration: Artisans receive training in digital skills and assistance in setting up online profiles and using e-commerce platforms to reach a broader customer base.
Eligibility:
Traditional artisans and craftsmen engaged in crafts such as pottery, weaving, carpentry, and metalwork are eligible. Interested individuals can apply through government portals or local offices.
Application Process:
Applications can be submitted online via the official PM Vishwakarma Scheme website or at local government offices.
Impact:
This scheme aims to preserve and promote traditional crafts while improving the economic conditions of artisans. It ensures they receive the recognition and support needed to thrive in modern markets.
PM Vishwakarma
Directorate of Craftsmen Training, Government of Manipur as Training
Provider (TP)
TP Id – TP267753
The following are the details of Training Centre (TC) under TP267753
| Sl. No | TC Name | TC Id | Trade 1 | Trade 2 | Status | Remarks |
| 1 | Govt. ITI, Takyel, Imphal-West | TC259136 | Assistant Hair Dresser | Carpenter | Completed 1st Batch for each Trade- 10 trainees for Furniture and Fitting and 16 trainees for Assistant Hair Dresser | In progress to complete target allotted. |
| 2 | Govt. ITI, Phaknung, Imphal-East | TC259138 | Tailor (Darzi) | NIL | Tool Kit not received | Unable to start due non received of Tool Kit |
| 3 | Govt. ITI, Women, Imphal-West | TC259140 | Assistant Hair Dresser | NIL | Capex and Tool Kit are received | In the process to start 1St batch |
| 4 | Govt. ITI, Ningthoukhong, Bishnupur | TC259141 | Carpenter | NIL | Capex received Tool Kit not received | Project Id Created, TC linking status-in progress |