# PM Vishwakarma Yojana: Check eligibility for 18 trades 2026-10-02T21:10:35+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The PM Vishwakarma Yojana, launched on 17 September 2023, provides training, toolkits, and cheap loans to traditional artisans and craftspeople. The central government scheme is open only to those engaged in 18 specific traditional trades. Eligible trades include carpenters, boat makers, blacksmiths, hammer and toolkit makers, locksmiths, and goldsmiths. Potters, sculptors, stone carvers, cobblers, masons, and basket, mat and broom makers also qualify. Washermen, traditional doll and toy makers, barbers, garland makers, tailors, and fishing net makers are covered as well. Beneficiaries receive multiple economic and technical benefits under the scheme. ## Indian Opinion Analysis The scheme's narrow definition of traditional trades excludes a vast number of informal workers, limiting its reach. It covers only 18 artisan categories, leaving out many who may also need support. The article lists eligibility but does not specify loan amounts, interest rates, or application deadlines, leaving potential applicants without key details. The next step for interested artisans is to check their trade against the list and seek further information on benefits from official channels. ## Coverage - amarujala.com Straight listing of eligibility criteria without commentary or evaluation This brief was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: artisans, PM Vishwakarma Yojana, skill development Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/pm-vishwakarma-yojana-check-eligibility-for-18-trades/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/pm-vishwakarma-yojana-check-eligibility-for-18-trades/#story-in-brief How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/