Government to launch Vishwakarma Scheme next month for those with traditional skills: PM Modi

In his address to the nation on the 77th Independence Day, Modi said the scheme is especially for skilled workers like barbers, goldsmiths, washermen, etc.

The scheme will be launched next month on Vishwakarma Jayanti. Vishwakarma Jayanti falls on September 17, 2023. Photo: PTI/Representational

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the government would launch 'Vishwakarma Yojana' next month with an allocation of Rs 13,000 crore to Rs 15,000 crore for those with traditional skills.

In his address to the nation on the 77th Independence Day, Modi said the scheme is especially for skilled workers like barbers, goldsmiths, washermen, etc.

The scheme will be launched next month on Vishwakarma Jayanti. Vishwakarma Jayanti falls on September 17, 2023.

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"The government will launch the Vishwakarma Scheme with an allocation of Rs 13,000 to 15,000 crore in the next month for those with traditional skills," PM Modi said during his Independence Day speech.

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