PM Vishwakarma Yojana supports traditional artisans and craftspeople across 18 trades with skill training, a ₹15,000 toolkit incentive, and collateral-free credit to grow their work.
Apply and check your status free on the official Government of India portal.
Benefits
- Skill training with a daily stipend
- ₹15,000 toolkit incentive
- Collateral-free loans up to ₹3 lakh in two tranches at concessional interest
- Digital-transaction incentive and market support
Eligibility
- Artisan/craftsperson working with hands and tools in one of the 18 notified trades
- Aged 18 years or above on the date of registration
- Not availed a similar credit-based government scheme recently (as per guidelines)
Documents required
- Aadhaar & mobile number
- Bank account details
- Details of your trade/craft
How to apply
- Visit a Common Service Centre (CSC) for biometric registration.
- Verify your Aadhaar and select your trade.
- Complete the three-step verification (Gram Panchayat/ULB, district, screening).
- After approval, get training, the toolkit incentive and credit support.
Helpline
18002677777
Official links
- Register / login (PM Vishwakarma) ↗
- Ministry of MSME ↗
- Check your eligibility on myScheme (Govt of India) ↗
Frequently asked questions
How do I apply for PM Vishwakarma Yojana?
Register through a Common Service Centre with Aadhaar biometric e-KYC and select your trade; a three-step verification follows.
What benefits does PM Vishwakarma give?
Skill training with a stipend, a ₹15,000 toolkit incentive, and collateral-free loans up to ₹3 lakh.
Which trades are covered under PM Vishwakarma?
18 trades including carpenter, blacksmith, goldsmith, potter, cobbler, tailor, barber, mason and others.