In line with the government’s commitment to enhance the livelihoods of traditional artisans and craftsmen by equipping them with skill training in modern tools pertinent to their specific trades, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) organized a day long workshop focused on implementing the skill development component under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme.
The workshop was attended by senior officials from various organizations, including the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), along with other delegates. The workshop aims to streamline the identification and onboarding of training institutions for skilling under PM Vishwakarma Scheme, focusing on engaging experienced artisans from SAMAJ to become master trainers and trainers according to Guru-Shishya Parampara. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, MSDE said, “I am confident that equipping artisans with financial aid, strengthening training infrastructure and fostering innovation will help them to establish their own enterprises and become a vibrant part of the society.”
The PM Vishwakarma portal shows that 81% of applications for skill training are in the top 5 trades. MSDE will provide financial support of 2 Lakh per center per trade to establish training facilities for artisans with contemporary knowledge, tools, and designs.