The PM Vishwakarma Program was officially launched today, 14th June, in Udupi in an endeavour to empower the artisans of the gem and jewellery industry and enhancing their skills and productivity. The inaugural ceremony of the first batch training program was presided over by Dr. K. Vidya Kumari, IAS, Deputy Commissioner & District Magistrate of Udupi District.
The event saw the presence of dignitaries including Nagaraj Nayak, Joint Director of the District Industries Centre, Pradeep D'Souza, District Skill Development Officer, Siddartha H., COO of GJEPC, Debasish Biswas, CEO of IIGJ, Surya Narayanan, Deputy Director of the Southern Region, and Koushik SV, Centre Head of IIGJ Udupi.
The PM Vishwakarma Program aims to recognise the traditional skills of Vishwakarma artisans, providing them with opportunities for skill enhancement and access to modern tools. The scheme also offers financial support through collateral-free credit, interest subvention, and incentives for digital transactions. Additionally, it seeks to provide a platform for brand promotion and market linkages, fostering growth and development in the sector.
IIGJ Udupi is set to train over 300 PM Vishwakarma trainees in upcoming batches, with each batch comprising 30-40 candidates. Participants of the program will receive a toolkit valued at ₹15,000 from the Government of India, along with a daily stipend of ₹500 for the seven-day training period.
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