**Executive Summary**
This document is an answer to Unstarred Question No. 867 in the Lok Sabha regarding the implementation of the PM Vishwakarma Yojana. The response, dated 04.12.2025, outlines the progress of the scheme in terms of beneficiary registration, digital payment initiatives, and the role of the CHAMPIONS portal in supporting MSMEs. No immediate action items are specified.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **PM Vishwakarma Yojana Implementation:**
* Launched on 17.09.2023 to support artisans and craftspeople in 18 traditional trades.
* As of 01.12.2025, 30 lakh beneficiaries have been registered, with 23.09 lakh having received training.
* **Digital Payment Initiatives:**
* MOUs signed with India Post Payment Bank, Paytm, Paynearby, BharatPe, and PhonePe to enable digital payment incentives.
* Over 6.8 lakh artisans/craftspeople have received ₹22 crore in digital payment incentives.
* Online marketing support is provided through platforms like ONDC, FabIndia, and Meesho.
* Over 30,000 beneficiaries have been onboarded on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM).
* **CHAMPIONS Portal:**
* Serves as a platform for resolution, redressal, and remedies for MSMEs.
* Provides:
* Speedy redressal of MSME grievances.
* Handholding for navigating government schemes/policies.
* Connections with key officials, governments, and lending institutions.
* Dissemination of information on Ministry of MSME schemes.
* Information disseminated in 23 languages.
* Nodal officers appointed to address queries through 69 state control rooms.
* As of 26.11.2025, the portal has received 1,59,577 grievances, with 99.24% resolved.
**Impact Analysis**
**Artisans and Craftspeople**
*Impact:* Beneficiaries gain access to training, digital payment incentives, online marketing support, and increased access to institutional buyers.
*Action Required:* Register for the PM Vishwakarma Yojana, utilize digital payment options, and leverage online marketing platforms.
**MSMEs**
*Impact:* Access to a platform (CHAMPIONS portal) for grievance redressal, guidance on government schemes, and connections to key stakeholders.
*Action Required:* Utilize the CHAMPIONS portal for issue resolution and information gathering.
**Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)**
*Impact:* Accountable for the successful implementation and management of the PM Vishwakarma Yojana and the CHAMPIONS portal.
*Action Required:* Continue to monitor and improve the initiatives, ensuring effective support for artisans, craftspeople, and MSMEs.
**Digital Payment Providers (India Post Payment Bank, Paytm, Paynearby, BharatPe, PhonePe)**
*Impact:* Play a crucial role in facilitating digital payment incentives for beneficiaries.
*Action Required:* Continue to collaborate with the government to ensure seamless digital payment processing.
Key Entities Referenced
PM Vishwakarma Yojana: Scheme to provide end-to-end holistic support to artisans and craftspeople.
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: The ministry responsible for the administration and implementation of policies related to MSMEs and the Champions portal.
CHAMPIONS' portal: A platform for resolution, redressal, and remedies for MSMEs' grievances.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 867
TO BE ANSWERED ON 04.12.2025
IMPLEMENTATION OF PM VISHWAKARMA YOJANA
867. SHRI SHASHANK MANI:
Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:
(a) the number of artisans and craftspersons registered and trained under the PM Vishwakarma Yojana
during the last two years;
(b) the steps taken to promote digital payments, UPI onboarding and e-commerce participation of
MSMEs; and
(c) whether the Government proposes to strengthen district-level MSME facilitation centres under the
Champions portal, if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
(SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE)
(a): PM Vishwakarma scheme was launched on 17.09.2023, to provide end-to-end holistic support to
artisans and craftspeople of 18 traditional trades who work with their hands and tools. As on 01.12.2025,
30 lakh beneficiaries have been registered, out of which, 23.09 lakh beneficiaries have been trained.
(b): Under PM Vishwakarma scheme, MoUs have been signed with India Post Payment Bank, Paytm,
Paynearby, BharatPe and PhonePe for creating QR codes to enable beneficiaries for receiving Digital
Payment Incentives. As on date, more than 6.8 lakh artisans/craftspeople have been paid Digital Payment
Incentives amounting to ₹22 crore. Also, online marketing support is being provided to PM Vishwakarma
beneficiaries through various e-commerce platforms like ONDC, FabIndia, Meesho etc. to promote sale of
their products in the domestic as well as international markets. Additionally, over 30,000 Vishwakarma
beneficiaries have been successfully onboarded on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM), enhancing their
access to institutional buyers.
(c): The CHAMPIONS’ portal is a platform for resolution, redressal, and remedies. It is a facility
provided by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises for: -
I. Ensuring a speedy, convenient, and effective redressal of MSMEs grievances.
II. Handholding and helping MSMEs in their navigation of various government schemes/policies.
III. Connecting MSMEs with key officials of Ministry, State Governments, Lending Institutions and
Government agencies.
IV. Disseminating of information and details of all schemes of the Ministry of MSME.
As on date, the portal disseminates information in 23 languages, including English and 22 vernacular
languages by using the facilitation from 69 state control rooms across the country. Various Public Sector
Banks, Private Sector banks, Regional Rural Banks, State Financial Corporations, State Cooperatives,
CPSEs/autonomous bodies etc. have appointed nodal officers for Champions portal to redress the queries.
As of 26.11.2025, the portal has received 1,59,577 grievances and 99.24% (1,58,372) have been replied.
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