PM Vishwakarma
In simple words
A scheme for traditional artisans and craftspeople. It offers training, tools and low-interest loans.
What you may get
Recognition certificate and ID card, basic training with Rs 500 per day stipend, Rs 15,000 toolkit grant, collateral-free loans of Rs 1 lakh and then Rs 2 lakh at 5% interest. Training: basic 5 to 7 days (40 hours), optional advanced 15 days (120 hours). Digital transaction incentive of Re 1 per transaction (up to 100 a month).
Who it is for
Artisans aged 18 or above working in one of 18 traditional trades.
Main eligibility conditions
- Age 18 or above at registration.
- Currently working in the trade.
- One family member per household.
- No similar scheme loan in the past 5 years.
Conditions we could not check
- Must work in one of the 18 listed traditional trades.
- Must not have taken loans from similar schemes (PMEGP, PM SVANidhi, Mudra) in the past 5 years.
- Only one family member per household may enrol.
- Government employees and their families are not eligible.
Who may not qualify
- Government employees and their family members.
- Anyone who took a loan under PMEGP, PM SVANidhi or Mudra in the past 5 years.
Documents you may need
We could not confirm a document list. Check the official source.
How to apply
- Open the official PM Vishwakarma portal.
- Check that your trade is one of the 18 listed trades.
- Use the applicant login on the portal to register.
- Follow the steps shown on the portal after registration. The full step list was not confirmed by us.
Detailed application steps could not be confirmed. Open the official source below.
Application fee
We could not confirm an application fee.
Application dates
- Current deadline could not be confirmed. Check the official source.
Official information
Department: Government of India (Ministry of MSME), PM Vishwakarma
Last checked: 24 September 2026
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Questions and answers
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Who can apply?
Artisans aged 18 or above working in one of 18 traditional trades.
How much is the benefit?
Recognition certificate and ID card, basic training with Rs 500 per day stipend, Rs 15,000 toolkit grant, collateral-free loans of Rs 1 lakh and then Rs 2 lakh at 5% interest. Training: basic 5 to 7 days (40 hours), optional advanced 15 days (120 hours). Digital transaction incentive of Re 1 per transaction (up to 100 a month).
What is the age limit?
The minimum age is 18 years.
Which documents are needed?
We could not confirm this from the official information we checked.
How can I apply?
We could not confirm this from the official information we checked.
Is it open now, and what is the last date?
We could not confirm this from the official information we checked.
Can I apply online?
The official source gives an application page. Use the official application link on this page.
Is there an application fee?
We could not confirm this from the official information we checked.
Is there an official PDF?
We have not found an official PDF for this scheme.
Where each fact comes from
- benefit: Scheme portal
- eligibility: Scheme portal
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