**Policy Summary: Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana**
This document summarizes the status and future plans of the Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana, a Central Sector Scheme launched on September 17, 2023, by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India. The scheme has a total budget outlay of Rs. 13,000 crore for a period of 5 years, spanning from fiscal year 2023-24 to 2027-28.
**Financial Status:**
The following details the funds sanctioned and utilized under the scheme (in Rs. crore):
* **2023-24:** Budgetary Allocation: 753.11; Funds Utilized: 745.92
* **2024-25:** Budgetary Allocation: 3,993.78; Funds Utilized: 3,993.10
* **2025-26:** Budgetary Allocation: 5,100; Funds Utilized: 1,419.02 (until July 28, 2025)
**Marketing and Branding Support:**
The scheme provides marketing support to PM Vishwakarma beneficiaries, including opportunities to participate in trade fairs and state-level exhibitions to showcase and sell their handicrafts. Online marketing support is also facilitated through various e-commerce platforms to promote online sales.
**Future Service Expansion and Insurance:**
As of July 31, 2025, there are no current plans for service expansion to artisans, including the provision of discounted insurance for artisanship-related risks.
Key Entities Referenced
Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana: A Central Sector Scheme launched on 17.09.2023, with a total budget outlay of Rs. 13,000 crore for 5 years from 2023-24 to 2027-28, aimed at supporting artisans.
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises: The Indian government ministry responsible for the Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana.
Sushri Shobha Karandlaje: Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
SHRI P V MIDHUN REDDY: Member of Parliament who raised a question in Lok Sabha regarding the Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana.
DR. GUMMA THANUJA RANI: Member of Parliament who raised a question in Lok Sabha regarding the Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana.
Central Sector Scheme: A scheme funded by the central government.
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India, where the question regarding the Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana was raised.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1844
TO BE ANSWERED ON: 31.07.2025
PRADHAN MANTRI VISHWAKARMA YOJANA
1844. SHRI P V MIDHUN REDDY:
DR. GUMMA THANUJA RANI:
Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:
(a) the status of fund transfers under the Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana;
(b) the nature of marketing and branding facilities provided to the artisans therein; and
(c) the future plans for service expansion to artisans including the possibility of discounted
insurance for artisanship-related risks?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
(SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE)
(a): PM Vishwakarma, launched on 17.09.2023, is a Central Sector Scheme with total budget
outlay of Rs. 13,000 crore for a period of 5 years from 2023-24 to 2027-28.Details of total funds
sanctioned and utilised under the Scheme are given below:
Financial Year Budgetary Allocation Funds Utilised
(Rs. in crore) (Rs. in crore)
2023-24 753.11 745.92
2024-25 3,993.78 3,993.10
2025-26 5,100 1,419.02 (till 28/07/25)
(b): Under the scheme, PM Vishwakarma beneficiaries across the country are being provided
with marketing support including participation in trade fairs, state level exhibitions etc. to
showcase, display and sell their handicrafts. Also, online marketing support is being provided to
PM Vishwakarma beneficiaries through various e-commerce platforms to promote online sale of
their products.
(c): As on date, there are no such plans for service expansion to artisans including the
possibility of discounted insurance for artisanship-related risks.
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