Lok Sabha Question No. 4631 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-08-21
Subject: Registration under PM Vishwakarma Scheme
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Shri Ajay Kumar Mandal

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4631 TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.08.2025

## REGISTRATION UNDER PM VISHWAKARMA SCHEME

## 4631. SHRI AJAY KUMAR MANDAL:

Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

- (a) the total number of Vishwakarma registered under PM Vishwakarma Scheme so far in Bihar including Bhagalpur district;
- (b) the details of the trades in which skill upgradation training is provided to help artisans to hone their skills; and
- (c) the  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  provide  the  intended  beneficiaries  an  easy  access  to collateral free credit and reduce the cost of credit by providing interest subvention?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE)

- (a): PM Vishwakarma was launched on 17.09.2023 to provide end-to-end support to artisans and craftspeople  of  18  trades  who  work  with  their  hands  and  tools.  As  of  18.08.2025;  1.62  lakh beneficiaries have been successfully registered under PM Vishwakarma from the State of Bihar and 5,795 from district Bhagalpur.
- (b): The  Scheme  covers  artisans  and  craftspeople  engaged  in  18  trades,  viz.  (i)  Carpenter (Suthar/Badhai);  (ii)  Boat  Maker;  (iii)  Armourer;  (iv)  Metalsmith/Metal  Caster;  (v)  Hammer  and Tool  Kit  Maker;  (vi)  Locksmith;  (vii)  Goldsmith  (Sonar);  (viii)  Potter  (Kumhaar);  (ix)  Sculptor (Moortikar, stone carver), Stone breaker; (x) Cobbler (Charmakar)/ Shoesmith/Footwear artisan; (xi) Mason  (Rajmistri); (xii) Basket/Mat/Broom  Maker/Coir Weaver; (xiii)  Doll  &  Toy  Maker (Traditional); (xiv) Barber (Naai); (xv) Garland maker (Malakaar); (xvi) Washerman (Dhobi); (xvii) Tailor  (Darzi);  and  (xviii)  Fishing  Net  Maker.  In  Bihar,  1,04,986  PMV  beneficiaries  have  been provided  basic  skill  training  and  3,888  beneficiaries  have  been  provided  training  in  Bhagalpur District.  The  number  of  beneficiaries  provided  basic  skill  training  in  each  trade  in  Bihar  is  at Annexure-I.
- (c):        Under  PM  Vishwakarma,  collateral  free  Enterprise  Development  Loans  are  provided  at  a concessional fixed interest rate of 5%, with total loan assistance upto Rs. 3 lakhs in two tranches. Beneficiaries  can  avail  first  loan  tranche  upto  Rs.  1  lakh  with  a  repayment  tenure  of  18  months. Second  loan  tranche  upto  Rs.  2  lakhs  can  be  availed  by  PMV  beneficiary  after  repayment  of  1 st tranche  loan.  Government  of  India  contributes  an  interest  subvention  of  upto  8%.  Collateral  free loans  are  provided  under  PM  Vishwakarma  and  the  loan  coverage  is  secured  under  the  Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE).

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## Annexure-I referred to in reply to part (b) of the Lok Sabha Unstarred question no. 4631 for answer on 21.08.2025.

## Number of PMV beneficiaries provided Basic Skill Training in Bihar

| Trade Name                                        | Basic Skill Training Completed   |
|---------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------|
| Basket/Mat/Broom Maker/Coir Weaver                | 18,383                           |
| Doll &Toy Maker (Traditional)                     | 14,108                           |
| Carpenter (Suthar/Badhai)                         | 12,918                           |
| Masons (Rajmistri)                                | 10,362                           |
| Barber (Naai)                                     | 7,267                            |
| Metal Smith/Metal Caster (Dhatu-Shilpi)           | 6,010                            |
| Tailor (Darzi)                                    | 5,603                            |
| Cobbler (Charmakar)/Shoesmith/Footwear Artisan    | 4,871                            |
| Fishing Net Maker                                 | 4,706                            |
| Potter (Kumhaar)                                  | 4,370                            |
| Goldsmith (Sonar)                                 | 4,259                            |
| Garland Maker (Malakaar)                          | 4,151                            |
| Hammer &Tool Kit Maker                            | 3,953                            |
| Washerman (Dhobi)                                 | 1,764                            |
| Sculptor (Moortikar, Stone Carver), Stone Breaker | 1,687                            |
| Boat Maker                                        | 263                              |
| Locksmith                                         | 243                              |
| Armourer                                          | 68                               |
| Grand Total                                       | 1,04,986                         |