Target for the year 2028 achieved ahead of schedule
30 Lakh registrations nationwide
Rajasthan ranks fourth nationally with over 2.30 lakh artisan registrations
Over 62 thousand loans sanctioned and 2.17 lakh e-vouchers issued in Rajasthan
Jaipur, 2026 October: The PM Vishwakarma Yojana is an initiative conceptualized by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and operates under his guidance. It is proving to be an effective medium for the economic empowerment of artisans and craftsmen by connecting their traditional skills with modern technology and financial assistance. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, Rajasthan has achieved remarkable progress in this scheme, ranging from registration and training to loan sanctions. Under this, more than 2 lakh 30 thousand artisans have been registered in the state, placing Rajasthan fourth in the entire country in this category.
Basic training completed for 2,22,473 beneficiaries
Through the PM Vishwakarma Yojana, basic and advanced training is provided to artisans to give them an opportunity to hone their traditional skills, use modern equipment, improve work quality, and develop an understanding of entrepreneurship. In Rajasthan, the basic training of 2,22,473 beneficiaries has been completed. The highest number of registrations in the state has been recorded in the carpenter category with 45,958 artisans, followed by masons with 38,450 artisans.
More than 2.17 lakh e-vouchers issued
Under the scheme, eligible beneficiaries are provided loans up to a maximum of ₹3 lakh at a concessional interest rate, alongside toolkit assistance of up to ₹15,000. Under this framework, more than 62 thousand loans have been sanctioned in Rajasthan. Furthermore, 2,17,084 e-vouchers have been issued to provide toolkit assistance to eligible artisans. This provides financial support to the artisans for securing modern equipment, purchasing raw materials, and advancing their businesses alongside increasing efficiency.
Target for the year 2028 achieved ahead of schedule
Under the PM Vishwakarma Yojana, the Central Government had set a target of registering 30 lakh artisans and craftsmen across the country by the year 2028, which has been achieved ahead of the scheduled time. Out of the 30 lakh 3 thousand 925 artisans and craftsmen registered up to 30 September 2026, basic training has been completed for more than 24.39 lakh artisans.
Meanwhile, more than 6.23 lakh loans worth approximately ₹5,350 crore have been sanctioned, and over 26.17 lakh toolkit e-vouchers have been issued nationwide. According to a concurrent evaluation by IIM Mumbai, 93 percent of the beneficiaries included in the survey experienced a significant increase in their income after the training.
