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Nation PM Vishwakarma

Launch of the PM Vishwakarma Yojana

Honouring skills in New India

The Central Government has prioritised assisting people engaged in traditional
crafts. In this spirit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government launched the PM
Vishwakarma Yojana on September 17, which has emerged as a new ray of hope for
millions of families who have traditionally relied on hand skills and tools. On the same
day, Prime Minister Modi dedicated the first phase of the India International Convention
and Expo Centre 'Yashobhoomi' in Dwarka, New Delhi to the nation.

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n our scriptures, it is said, 'यो विश्िवं जगत करोत्ययेस स विश्िकर््ममा' Yojana' is being launched with the blessings of
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which means the one who creates the entire world Lord Vishwakarma. The PM Vishwakarma Yojana
Ior is involved in construction work related to it is coming as a new ray of hope for lakhs of families
is called 'Vishwakarma.' For thousands of years, with hand skills and traditional work.
those companions who have been the foundation Prime Minister Modi also launched the PM
of India's prosperity have been our Vishwakarmas. Vishwakarma logo, tagline, and portal on the
Just as our spine plays a crucial role in our body, occasion. He also released customised stamp
similarly, these Vishwakarma companions have sheets, tool kits, e-booklets, and videos on
a very significant role to play in our societal lives. the occasion. The Prime Minister distributed
Our Vishwakarma companions are associated with Vishwakarma certificates to 18 beneficiaries. 'PM
such work and skills, without which everyday life Vishwakarma 'will be fully funded by the central
is unimaginable. On the occasion of the launch government with an outlay of Rs 13,000 crore.
of the PM Vishwakarma Yojana, Prime Minister Also, loan assistance and training will be given to
Narendra Modi said that the 'PM Vishwakarma Vishwakarmas for skill upgrades.

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