Bhubaneswar : Railway Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw met the artists and craftsmen at Kapilaprasad, Bhubaneswar and discussed various issues they faced.
During the discussion, Shri Vaishnaw spoke about the PM Vishwakarma Yojana of Central Government and its benefits. Vishwakarma Yojana is a Union Government scheme for providing financial assistance to artisans, craftsmen, and skilled workers belonging to the Vishwakarma community.
Under this scheme, individuals can avail loans at low interest rates to start or expand their own businesses. The scheme also provides skill development training and support for marketing and promotion of the products created by these artisans.
The goal of Vishwakarma Yojana is to empower the community economically and promote their traditional craftsmanship.
