Imphal : Manipur joined the nationwide launch of PM Vishwakarma scheme by organizing a solemn function at the Sangai Hall of the Hotel Imphal. Chief Minister N. Biren Singh and Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai were present in the programme held today.

The Chief Minister stated that the focus of the scheme is driven by the desire to not only support the artisans and craftsperson financially, but also to keep the age-old traditions, culture and diverse heritage alive and flourishing through local products, art and crafts.

N. Biren appreciated the Prime Minister for introducing such an important scheme which will help improve the livelihood of many talented artisans and craftsmen and also develop its scale of operation. He also extended his best wishes to the Prime Minister on his birthday.

Addressing the gathering, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai stated that it is an important day for all artisans and craftsmen of the country as an important scheme is being introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which will create a new developmental path ahead.

The Minister continued that the Prime Minister has always been giving priority to Northeastern states, when it comes to development. As such, the Minister representing all the people of northeast states conveyed his best wishes to the Prime Minister on his birthday.

Nityanand Rai was hopeful that the talented artisans and craftsmen of Manipur will be much benefited by the scheme, in scaling up their operations.

Under the PM Vishwakarma scheme, artisans and craftsmen will be provided recognition and support through PM Vishwakarma certificate and ID card, Skill upgradation involving basic and advanced training, Toolkit incentive of ₹15,000, Collateral-free credit support up to ₹1 lakh (first tranche) and ₹2 lakh (second tranche) at a concessional interest rate of 5% and Incentives for digital transactions and marketing support among others.

The gathering at the function venue led by the Chief Minister and the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs also witnessed the live stream of the national level launching programme of the scheme held at YashoBhoomi, Dwarka with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the Chief Guest where PM Modi also dedicated the first phase of the India International Convention Centre (IICC), named YashoBhoomi in Dwarka to the nation.

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