Current Context: The Government of Uttar Pradesh is implementing the Vishwakarma Shram Samman Yojana to support traditional artisans and craftsmen through skill development, modern toolkits, and financial assistance, enabling them to become self-reliant.
- The scheme is for traditional artisans and craftsmen such as carpenters, tailors, blacksmiths, potters, cobblers, barbers, goldsmiths, basket weavers, and confectioners.
- It provides free skill training and modern toolkits to improve productivity and employment opportunities.
- Eligible beneficiaries can receive financial assistance ranging from ₹10,000 to ₹10 lakh to establish or expand their businesses
- The scheme promotes self-employment, entrepreneurship, and preservation of traditional crafts in both rural and urban areas.
- Applications are submitted online through the Uttar Pradesh MSME portal by eligible residents of the state.
Question:
Q1. The Vishwakarma Shram Samman Yojana is implemented by which state government?
a) Rajasthan
B) Madhya Pradesh
c) Uttar Pradesh
d) Bihar
Answer: c) The Vishwakarma Shram Samman Yojana is implemented by the Government of Uttar Pradesh to support traditional artisans and craftsmen.