PM Vishwakarma Turns Three, 30 Lakh Artisans Registered

The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises marked a milestone on 16 September 2026. The PM Vishwakarma Scheme has completed three years. The Prime Minister had launched it on 17 September 2023. The scheme supports traditional artisans and craftspeople working in 18 identified trades.

The registration target is met

30 lakh beneficiaries have been registered under the scheme. Each cleared a three-stage verification process. This means the registration target set for the scheme has been achieved. Around 24.50 lakh Vishwakarmas have also received basic skill training. That training is imparted by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.

Credit and tools delivered

The credit component has reached 6.18 lakh Vishwakarmas. They received loans of up to one lakh rupees each. The interest rate is a concessional 5 per cent a year. The total loan support adds up to Rs 5,297 crore. Separately, 18.15 lakh modern toolkits have been delivered. India Post carried these to the artisans' doorsteps.

What the scheme offers

Support under the scheme is a package rather than a single benefit. Recognition comes through PM Vishwakarma certificates and identity cards. Skill upgradation follows. A toolkit incentive is part of the package. So is credit support. Incentives for digital transactions and marketing support complete the list.

The anniversary event

The third anniversary will be celebrated on 17 September 2026 at Kolkata in West Bengal. The venue is the Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium. Union MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi will attend. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari will also be present, along with Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje. West Bengal decided to join the scheme in May 2026 and 3,000 beneficiaries there have already registered.

The scheme at a glance