PM Modi launches Vishwakarma Yojana to support artisans in Uttar Pradesh
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What happened
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the PM Vishwakarma Shram Samman Yojana on September 17, 2026. The scheme aims to link traditional crafts and artisanship with modern technology and new markets. The government has provided training, toolkits, and employment opportunities to craftsmen and artisans, with over three crore people in Uttar Pradesh benefiting from the support.
Why it matters
The initiative supports traditional trades, including carpentry, goldsmithing, and masonry, by connecting these skills to credit and markets. This effort is intended to promote self-reliance and prosperity among artisans. Uttar Pradesh is the primary state implementing this economic upliftment scheme for its traditional workers.
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Who's involved
- Narendra ModiPrime Minister of India who launched the PM Vishwakarma Shram Samman Yojana
- Uttar PradeshState that is the primary beneficiary and implementing body of the scheme
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Uttar PradeshSpeculative
The state might see increased demand for goods produced by traditional artisans due to the scheme's market linkages.
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The entities involved
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Narendra Modi
Prime Minister of India since 2014
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