Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:02am on 17 Sep 2023,Sunday India
On the occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti, Prime Minister Modi paid tribute to craftsmen and artisans by launching the 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme. With an allocation of ₹13,000 crore, this scheme aims to provide recognition, skill training, financial aid and marketing support to traditional artisans while preserving cultural heritage. Emphasizing the 'Guru-Shishya parampara', the program promotes family-based craftsmanship. The launch at the India Expo Centre in Delhi reaffirmed Modi's commitment to uplift artisanal communities. Fully funded by the government, this initiative drew praise from the PM for artisans' dedication and innovation. Overall, the PM Vishwakarma scheme seeks to empower artisans and safeguard traditional crafts.
