226. Pradhan Mantri Kalanidhi Yojana, support to traditional arts
Status: The government has launched PM Vishwakarma Yojana to provide end-to-end support to artisans and craftspeople engaged in 18 identified trades. The scheme provides for skill training, collateral-free loans, modern tools, marketing support and recognition (ID cards). More than 3 lakh artisans have registered with the PM Vishwakarma portal to avail the scheme benefits. i ii