Government of India has introduced the ‘PM Vishwakarma Scheme’. Who are Vishwakarmas? The traditional artisans and craftspeople who work with their hands and tools are referred to as ‘Vishwakarmas’. They are engaged in occupations like Blacksmiths, Goldsmiths, Potters, Carpenters, Sculptors, etc. What are the objectives of PM Vishwakarma Scheme? PM Vishwakarma Scheme aims – To improve the quality as well as the reach of products and services of Vishwakarmas and to ensure that the Vishwakarmas are integrated into the domestic and global value chains. To offer holistic end-to-end support to the Vishwakarmas to enable them to move up the value chain in their respective trades. To provide the Vishwakarmas an easy access to collateral free credit and reduce the cost of credit by providing interest subvention. What will be the term of the Scheme? PM Vishwakarma Scheme will be initially implemented for 5 years up to 2027-28. How will the Scheme be implemented? PM Vishwakarma Scheme will ...