Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 19: Chief spokesperson of BJP J&K Mahila Morcha, Ritika Trehan here today said that Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana (PMVY) will bring positive changes in the life of traditional craftsmen and artisans.
In a handout she stated that the scheme has been designed to provide financial support and advanced equipment to craftsmen and artisans.
“The move is aimed at uplifting traditional artisans and craftsmen in which skill training beneficiaries will receive basic skill training with daily stipend of Rs. 500 during training period and after completing the training, artisans will be provided with a tool kit worth Rs. 15,000,” she maintained.
Ritika further said that the scheme offers collateral-free loans of Rs. 1 lakh in first phase and up to Rs. 2 lakh in second phase at low interest rate of 5 per cent besides the artisans will be issued Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Identity Cards.
“The PMVY covers artisans and craftsmen working in 18 traditional disciplines including carpenters, boat makers, blacksmiths, locksmiths, goldsmiths, sculptors, cobblers, masons, woodworkers and more,” she further said.
Ritika emphasized on the importance of the scheme and its potential to elevate traditional craftsmen to new heights of development.
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