Under the Ministry of MSME, Government of India, MSME Development and Facilitation Office, Dimapur, in association with the Department of Industries and Commerce and District Administration organized a one-day awareness camp on PM Vishwakarma on 13th February 2025, at Chessore Village Council Hall, Chessore under Shamator. 

The session began with a prayer by Throngkiuba Yimkhiung, Head GB, Chessore village followed by a welcome address from the village Council Chairman, ZheloYimkhiung.

Inspector of District Industries Centre, Tuensang, Thungdi Chang oriented the audience on the scheme and talked about various other initiatives under the department. This was followed by a presentation on the scheme by the State PMU, PM Vishwakarma. As part of an ongoing series of similar camps across the state, the objective of the camp is three pronged: to create on ground awareness of the scheme, onboard the village onto the PMV portal and enroll artisans.

A number of artisans also applied for corrective measures in their Aadhaar such as seeding of their mobile number, change in residential address and addition of their father’s name. Under the PMV scheme, it is mandatory for an artisan to have the following details corrected on their Aadhaar.

The PM Vishwakarma Scheme was launched by the Government of India on September 17, 2023 to support traditional artisans and craftspeople, collectively known as Vishwakarmas. This scheme aims to upskill artisans in their chosen trade through access to high quality training, upgraded tools and access to collateral free credit. 

The 18 identified trades under the scheme are Carpenter, Goldsmith, Potter, Barber, Cobbler, Sculptor, Tailor, Washerman, Boat Maker, Mason, Armourer, Blacksmith, Hammer and tool Kit Maker, Locksmith, Stone Breaker, Basket/Mat/Broom Maker/Coir Weaver, Doll & Toy Maker, Garland Maker, Fishing Net Maker. Currently, the trades Carpentry, Masonry and Tailoring are on halt at the centre.

(Shahoto, IA Chessore)