Date: 2026-01-24Category: Press ReleaseState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
PM Vishwakarma artisans, SRI Fund Beneficiaries, artisans trained under Khadi Vikas Yojana and Best-Performing Women Artisans under Mahila Coir Yojana invited as ‘Special Guests’ to witness Republic Day Parade 2026 at Kartavya Path, New Delhi
**Executive Summary**
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has invited beneficiaries of the PM Vishwakarma Scheme, SRI Fund, Khadi Vikas Yojana, and Mahila Coir Yojana as 'Special Guests' to witness the Republic Day Parade 2026 in New Delhi. Union Minister Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi and Minister of State Sushri Shobha Karandlaje will host a dinner in their honor on January 25, 2026. The event aims to recognize and support artisans and MSMEs, aligning with the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Republic Day Invitation:**
* Beneficiaries of the PM Vishwakarma Scheme, SRI Fund, Khadi Vikas Yojana, and best-performing women artisans under the Mahila Coir Yojana are invited as 'Special Guests.'
* The invite is to witness the Republic Day Parade 2026 at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, on January 26, 2026.
* The special guests represent various States and Union Territories.
* Attendees include 100 beneficiaries of PM Vishwakarma Scheme with spouses, 199 Khadi Vikas Yojana artisans with spouses, 50 SRI Fund beneficiaries with spouses, and 50 women artisans under Mahila Coir Yojana.
* **Hosting and Engagements:**
* Union Minister Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi and Minister of State Sushri Shobha Karandlaje will host a dinner in honor of the beneficiaries on January 25, 2026, at NSIC, Okhla, New Delhi.
* Special guests will visit historic monuments and the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya.
* **Government Initiatives:**
* The PM Vishwakarma Scheme, launched on September 17, 2023, provides end-to-end support to artisans engaged in 18 traditional trades.
* The Self Reliant India (SRI) Fund aims to empower MSMEs and promote Aatmanirbhar Bharat. It provides growth capital to viable MSMEs.
* Khadi Vikas Yojana is a sub-scheme for the promotion and development of Khadi.
* Mahila Coir Yojana is a women oriented self-employment scheme to provide training and self-employment opportunities to rural women artisans in coconut producing regions.
**Impact Analysis**
**Beneficiaries of PM Vishwakarma Scheme, SRI Fund, Khadi Vikas Yojana, and Mahila Coir Yojana**
* **Impact:** Recognition and encouragement of their skills and contributions. Opportunity to experience Republic Day celebrations, cultural heritage, and democratic legacy.
* **Action Required:** Attend the Republic Day Parade on January 26, 2026, and the dinner hosted on January 25, 2026.
**Ministry of MSME (Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi and Sushri Shobha Karandlaje)**
* **Impact:** Promotion of government schemes and support for MSMEs and artisans. Showcasing India's rich heritage and democratic values.
* **Action Required:** Host the dinner for the beneficiaries on January 25, 2026, and oversee the arrangements for their visit.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises: The ministry responsible for the schemes mentioned in the article.
PM Vishwakarma Scheme: A scheme aimed at providing end-to-end support to artisans and craftspeople in traditional trades.
Self Reliant India (SRI) Fund: A flagship initiative to empower Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and promote the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
Khadi Vikas Yojana: A sub-scheme of Khadi Gramodyog Vikas Yojana (KGVY) for the promotion and development of Khadi.
Mahila Coir Yojana: A women-oriented, self-employment scheme being implemented by the Coir Board, to provide training and self-employment opportunities to rural women artisans in regions producing coconut.
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
PM Vishwakarma artisans, SRI Fund
Beneficiaries, artisans trained under Khadi Vikas
Yojana and Best-Performing Women Artisans
under Mahila Coir Yojana invited as ‘Special
Guests’ to witness Republic Day Parade 2026 at
Kartavya Path, New Delhi
Union Minister for MSME Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi and Minister
of State for MSME Sushri Shobha Karandlaje to host dinner in
honour of beneficiaries on 25th January, 2026 at National
Small Industries Corporation Ltd. (NSIC)
प्रव तथ: 24 JAN 2026 4:54PM by PIB Delhi
The Beneficiaries of the PM Vishwakarma Scheme and the Self Reliant India (SRI) Fund, along with
artisans trained under the Khadi Vikas Yojana and best-performing women artisans under the Mahila Coir
Yojana, have been invited by the Ministry of Defence as ‘Special Guests’ to witness the Republic Day
Parade 2026 at Kartavya Path, New Delhi.
A total of 100 beneficiaries of the PM Vishwakarma Scheme, along with their spouses; 199 artisans
trained under the Khadi Vikas Yojana, along with their spouses; 50 beneficiaries of the SRI Fund, along
with their spouses; and 50 best-performing women artisans under the Mahila Coir Yojana, are attending
the Republic Day celebrations on 26 January, 2026. These beneficiaries represent various States and
Union Territories across the country.
As part of the programme, the Hon’ble Minister for MSME, Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi and Hon’ble Minister
of State for MSME, Sushri Shobha Karandlaje will host a dinner in honour of the beneficiaries on 25th
January, 2026 at the National Small Industries Corporation Ltd. (NSIC), Okhla, New Delhi. During their
stay in the national capital, the special guests will also visit historic monuments and the Pradhanmantri
Sangrahalaya, providing them an opportunity to experience India’s rich heritage and democratic legacy.
The PM Vishwakarma Scheme, launched on 17 September 2023 by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India,
is a holistic initiative aimed at providing end-to-end support to artisans and craftspeople engaged in 18
traditional trades.
The Self Reliant India (SRI) Fund is a flagship initiative of the Government of India to empower Micro,
Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and promote the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. The Fund is
designed to leverage private sector participation by providing growth capital to viable MSMEs with well-
defined expansion plans.Khadi Vikas Yojana is a sub-scheme of umbrella scheme of Khadi Gramodyog Vikas Yojana (KGVY) and
is being implemented by KVIC for the promotion and development of Khadi.
Mahila Coir Yojana is a women oriented, self employment scheme being implemented by the Coir Board.
The scheme is intended to provide training with stipend facilities and creation of self-employment
opportunities to rural women artisans in regions producing coconut.
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