The central  government runs several major schemes in the country, one of which is the Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Kaushal Samman Yojana. Under this scheme, benefits are provided to people involved in 18 traditional trades. However, to avail these benefits, you must first check whether you are eligible for this scheme.  

What are the benefits of the scheme?
After joining the scheme, beneficiaries receive advanced training, for which they receive a daily stipend of 500 rupees while the training continues. Additionally, 15,000 rupees are provided for the purchase of a toolkit. There is a provision for a loan of 1 lakh rupees for the first few months, followed by an additional loan of 2 lakh rupees after repaying the loan within the stipulated time.

Who are eligible
Locksmiths
Masons
Fishing net makers
Basket/mat/broom makers Weavers Stone breakers Washermen and tailors Cobblers/shoe makers
Artisans Blacksmiths Hammer and toolkit makers Boat makers Sculptors If you are a goldsmith Doll and toy makers Barbers (hair cutters ) Stone carvers
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