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"PM Vishwakarma" program was introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday
Vishwakarma Scheme was introduced by Prime Minister Modi on his 73rd birthday
It was to honor "Vishwakarma Jayanti" and aid traditional craftspeople
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited an exhibition during the inauguration of India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC)
Indian artisanal Diversity was displayed on the exhibition arranged on the occasion of inauguration of Vishwakarma Jayanti
On the 77th Independence Day, Prime Minister Modi addressed the nation from the Red Fort's ramparts, announcing that the government would soon introduce a program for people with traditional craftmanship skills
'PM Vishwakarma' program launch at the India International Convention and Expo Centre in Dwarka, Modi unveiled 18 post tickets and the Toolkit Booklet
During launch of Vishwakarma scheme, PM Modi said, "Under the PM Vishwakarma scheme, the government will provide up to ₹3 lakhs loan without any (bank) guarantee.”
It has also been ensured that the interest rate is also very low
Govt has decided that ₹1 lakh loan will be given in the beginning and when it is repaid, govt will provide additional ₹2 lakhs loan to the Vishwakarma partners