What do you get under PM Vishwakarma?
For traditional artisans: a Vishwakarma certificate and ID, training with ₹500 a day stipend, ₹15,000 toolkit incentive, and collateral-free loans of ₹1 lakh then ₹2 lakh at 5% interest.
The portal says the registration target was reached in September 2025. Check whether new registrations are open.
Who is eligible for PM Vishwakarma?
- Artisans and craftspeople aged 18+ in one of 18 family-based trades (carpenter, blacksmith, goldsmith, potter, cobbler, mason, barber, tailor, washerman and others).
- One member per family. Not for government employees and their families.
- Not if you took a similar self-employment loan (PMEGP, Mudra, SVANidhi) in the last 5 years.
Documents needed for PM Vishwakarma
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Offices may ask for more. Check the official list before you go.
How to apply for PM Vishwakarma
- Register at a Common Service Centre with Aadhaar and mobile; the gram panchayat or ULB verifies you.
Common questions
Who is eligible for PM Vishwakarma?
Artisans and craftspeople aged 18+ in one of 18 family-based trades (carpenter, blacksmith, goldsmith, potter, cobbler, mason, barber, tailor, washerman and others). One member per family. Not for government employees and their families. Not if you took a similar self-employment loan (PMEGP, Mudra, SVANidhi) in the last 5 years.
How much do I get under PM Vishwakarma?
For traditional artisans: a Vishwakarma certificate and ID, training with ₹500 a day stipend, ₹15,000 toolkit incentive, and collateral-free loans of ₹1 lakh then ₹2 lakh at 5% interest. The portal says the registration target was reached in September 2025. Check whether new registrations are open.
What documents do I need for PM Vishwakarma?
Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Ration card; Mobile number for OTP.
How do I apply for PM Vishwakarma?
Register at a Common Service Centre with Aadhaar and mobile; the gram panchayat or ULB verifies you. Official site: https://pmvishwakarma.gov.in/
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for PM Vishwakarma?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
Official sources
- PM Vishwakarma portal
- Govt of West Bengal portal: PM Vishwakarma (central scheme summary, updated June 2026)
Last checked 30 October 2026; next review by 30 April 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.