The Ministry of MSME is implementing it's PM Vishwakarma Scheme in West Bengal in collaboration with the State Government

India, July 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

PM Vishwakarma scheme was launched on 17.09.2023 to provide end-to-end holistic support to artisans and craftspeople of 18 traditional trades who work with their hands and tools. The scheme covers 18 trades, namely Carpenter, Boat Maker, Armourer, Metal Artisan, Tool Kit Maker, Locksmith, Goldsmith, Potter, Sculptor/Stone Worker, Cobbler/Footwear Artisan, Mason, Basket/Mat/Broom Maker, Toy Maker (Traditional), Barber, Garland Maker, Washerman, Tailor and Fishing Net Maker.

The implementation of PM Vishwakarma has commenced in the State of West Bengal following the issuance of a notification by the Government of West Bengal constituting the State Monitoring Committee and District Implementation Committees on 14.05.2026 for the roll-out of the Scheme in the State.

Under Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), a total of 5.82 crore loans amounting to Rs. 3.55 lakh crore have been disbursed since inception i.e. 08.04.2015 till 26.06.2026 in the State of West Bengal.

The Government has undertaken the following initiatives for potential women beneficiaries throughout the country including Sundarbans-based women entrepreneurs and fisherfolk:

The Incubation Component of the MSME Innovative Scheme of the Ministry of MSME is aimed at promoting innovation, support new ideas, and facilitate the transformation of concepts into viable business ventures. It plays a crucial role in strengthening the MSME and thus, start-up ecosystem by nurturing early-stage ideas. It supports the process of incubation through Host Institutes (HI), which are academic institutions and Innovation centers acting as Business Incubators (BI) across the country. Currently, there are 23 Host Institutes (HI) in West Bengal and each approved idea is eligible for financial support of up to a maximum amount of Rs. 15 lakh.

This information was given by the Union Minister of State for MSME, Sushri Shobha Karandlaje in Lok Sabha as a written reply to a question today.

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