Arunachal Govt to extend ‘PM Vishwakarma’ scheme to left-out artisans

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Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Sunday announced that artisans left out from the ‘PM Viswakarma’ scheme of the Centre will be included in a flagship programme of the state government so that everyone gets an equal opportunity to shine.
Speaking at a function organised here on the occasion of the launch of the central scheme, Khandu said that the state government would work out a separate programme to include all the left-out departments.
He said the ‘PM Vishwakarma scheme’, which is a central-funded programme, would benefit state artisans through skill development.
“Every tribal family in the state has unique artisan quality that can create wonders in different fields,” the chief minister said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched the ‘PM Vishwakarma’ scheme on the occasion of ‘Vishwakarma Jayanti’, under which traditional craftsmen and artisans will be provided collateral-free loans at a minimal interest rate.
With a financial outlay of Rs 13,000 crore for a period of five years, the scheme will benefit about 30 lakh families of traditional artisans and craftsmen, including weavers, goldsmiths, blacksmiths, laundry workers, and barbers.
Speaking on the occasion, state Industries Minister Tumke Bagra mentioned that there are enlisted 9,600 artisans in the state, besides 9,200 weavers, who would get immense benefits from the ‘PM Vishwakarma’ scheme. Appreciating PM Modi for launching several schemes for the marginalised section of society, Khandu said that the prime minister always prioritised the development of villages.