- Sets record of 30 lakh registrations nationwide
- Rajasthan ranks fourth nationwide with over 2.30 lakh artisans registered
- Over 62 thousand loans approved in the state, 2.17 lakh e‑vouchers issued
Jaipur, 20 October. Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the PM Vishwakarma Scheme is linking the skills of artisans and craftsmen with modern technology and financial assistance, becoming an effective means of their economic empowerment. Led by Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, Rajasthan has made remarkable progress under the scheme, from registration and training to loan approval. More than 2.30 lakh artisans have been registered in the state, placing Rajasthan fourth in the country.
Basic training completed for 2 lakh 22 thousand 473 beneficiaries -
Through the PM Vishwakarma Scheme, artisans are provided basic and advanced training to hone traditional skills, use modern equipment, improve work quality and develop entrepreneurship. In Rajasthan, basic training has been completed for 2 lakh 22 thousand 473 beneficiaries. The highest registrations are in the carpenter category with 45,958 and in the mason category with 38,450 artisans.
More than 2.17 lakh e‑vouchers issued -
Eligible beneficiaries can obtain loans up to Rs 3 lakh at a concessional interest rate and receive up to Rs 15 thousand as a toolkit subsidy. Under this, more than 62 thousand loans have been approved in Rajasthan. Additionally, 2 lakh 17 thousand 84 e‑vouchers have been issued to provide toolkit assistance to eligible artisans. This gives them access to modern equipment, raw material purchases, increased work efficiency and financial support to grow their businesses.
2028 target achieved ahead of schedule -
Under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme, the central government set a target of 30 lakh artisans and craftsmen registering nationwide by 2028, which has been achieved before the deadline. By 30 September 2026, 30 lakh 3 thousand 925 artisans and craftsmen were registered, and basic training has been completed for over 24.39 lakh of them. Nationwide, about Rs 5,350 crore in loans to the tune of 6.23 lakh have been approved and more than 26.17 lakh toolkit e‑vouchers issued. According to a concurrent assessment by IIM Mumbai, 93 percent of beneficiaries reported a notable increase in income after training.