PM Vishwakarma Completes Three Years with 30 Lakh Artisans Registered
September 17, 2026: The PM Vishwakarma Scheme has completed three years since its launch, reaching a major milestone of 30 lakh registered artisans and craftspeople across India. The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises announced the milestone ahead of the scheme's third-anniversary celebrations being held today at Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium in Kolkata, West Bengal. Supporting India's Traditional Artisans PM Vishwakarma was launched on September 17, 2023, to provide comprehensive support to traditional artisans and craftspeople working in 18 identified trades. The scheme provides support through PM Vishwakarma certificates and ID cards, skill training, modern toolkits, credit assistance, incentives for digital transactions and marketing support. According to the Ministry, around 24.50 lakh Vishwakarmas have received Basic Skill Training, while 18.15 lakh modern toolkits have been delivered to beneficiaries. The credit component has provided loan support t...