The Union Cabinet approved the PM Vishwakarma scheme to support people with traditional skills.
The scheme aims to strengthen and nurture the “Guru-Shishya Parampara” or the family-based practice of traditional skills by artisans.
Vishwakarma Yojana is expected to benefit 30 lakh craftsmen families.
The scheme will further provide skill upgradation, toolkit incentive, incentive for digital transactions and marketing support.
The government will promote traditional skills including pottery, blacksmithing, construction, tailoring, and boat-building which have been transferred through the previous generations.