Borrowers will get a Digital ID, PM Vishwakarma Digital Certificate and PM Vishwakarma ID Card to avail of the following benefits under this scheme:
Skill Upgradation
The PM Vishwakarma Kaushal Samman scheme offers training programs to borrowers at vocational training centres. The borrower will receive a training stipend (Rs 500/day) after the completion of 5-7 days of basic training into the Aadhaar linked bank account through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer). Interested candidates can also apply for Advanced Training for 15 days at designated training centers. During the training period, board and lodging will be provided free of charge.
Toolkit Incentive
The scheme offers toolkit incentives of up to Rs 15,000 to the borrowers who have taken Skill Assessment under the ‘Skill Upgradation’. The incentive amount is offered through e-RUPI/e-vouchers for the purchase of improved tools from designated centres.
Access to Affordable Credit
The scheme offers collateral-free loans to all eligible applicants. Even individuals having no credit history can avail loan under this scheme.
Marketing Support
- The borrowers will get marketing support on their preferred areas from NCM (National Committee for Marketing). The support includes creating physical and online presence for the products and services, brand building, packaging, design and development, Trade Fairs advertising, contacts to exporters, product quality, and listing products on e-commerce portals.
- The cost of the following areas will be reimbursed by the NCM
- Quality certifications
- Onboarding on e-commerce platforms
- Participation in trade fairs
Incentive for Digital Transactions
The scheme offers incentives for the promotion of UPI digital transactions. The incentive amount of Re. 1 per eligible digital transaction (up to 100 eligible transactions monthly) will be credited to the Aadhaar-linked bank account of the beneficiaries through Aadhaar Payment Bridge System (APBS).