As the country of India wakes up to the celebration of the 76^th day of independence, the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, decided to announce that the government will be launching the ‘Viswakarma Yojana’ with almost an amount estimated up to 13000 crore to 15000 crore rupees. This scheme is launched for the traditional and skilled artisans of India that have significantly contributed towards the development of India. This is going to be a massive gift for those, who are considered to be the backbone of India. The scheme has been promised to be launched by the government of India on September on 17^th of this year. This scheme, as has been pointed out by the Prime Minister in his speech would be benefitting the backbone of India. This would be done through the encouragement and proper empowerment of barbers, craftsmen and other traditionally skilled artisans, who have relentlessly contributed towards the economic uplifting of the country since its inception as an independent one. This scheme is planned to be launched to make people belonging to this community become an integral part of the country.

They are Not Just Workers but Backbone

The traditional skilled artisans have been highly stressed by the Prime Minister in his speech today. Their craftsmanship and artistry have made serious contributions in several sectors such as textiles, handicrafts and many more. This scheme that is to be launched by the government will be used as a form of respect for the artisans and honour and respect their skills that have often been overlooked and not appreciated much. This is an attempt to put stress on the immense value that these workers are bringing to society.

One of the primary aspects of this particular scheme is the development of these traditionally skilled workers through the provision of developmental and training options to these groups of people. This would be carried on extensively on a large scale through targeted training programs, organizing workshops and arranging for vocational courses for them. At the same time, the central government also makes sure that their current skills are enhanced through the introduction of techniques that are newer and more modern in their approach. This is believed to help in the introduction of animation. Armed with the power of these modern tools and technologies, these skilled workers would be able to remain relevant in this market that is undergoing a fast evolution.

Strong Financial Aid and Credit Facilities

Given that these people generally belong to that section of society that is economically weaker, this particular scheme focuses on the realization of these economic challenges that these people face and devise ways to get them out of this financial constraint that they are currently facing. Under this scheme, there will be mechanisms introduced to provide financial assistance to the people. This will be done through the provision of loans at lower rates of interest than earlier which will be encouraging the artisans to make good investments in their business, buying of the equipment that deems to be important and being able to increase their operations. Thus, this financial aid will not just enable them to increase their overall production of goods and services but at the same time will also help them to improve the quality of their products and serve a wider base of customers. This scheme will make them a part of society rather than them leaving on the fringes and margins. This financial aid will facilitate in improving productivity, increase the quality of the products that are being manufactured by them and help them in catering to a wider base of customers.

Provision of Social Security and Measures of Welfare

The ‘Vishwakarma Yojana’ comes packed with the provisions that are necessary for the provision of measures of social security and measures of welfare for the benefit of the traditional skilled workers. the honourable Prime Minister of India, Narendra Damodardas Modi has given serious stress on the need to make sure that various facilities such as the benefits that are related to healthcare, coverage of insurance and secure and beneficial plans of retirement planning for these artisans, who have dedicated their lives to the development of India through their craft. The provision of this kind of safety measure for these marginalized sections of the people against circumstances that are unforeseen, the government of India is aiming to better the overall lives of the workers and their future generations as well.

Encouragement of Skilled Entrepreneurship and Unique Innovation

Another significant aspect of this scheme is that the government of India is duly stressing on the promotion of entrepreneurial skills and unique innovational skills among the traditionally skilled workers. Through the creation of various programs that are based on mentorship, training in how to develop good skills in entrepreneurship and innovation among these workers. Through the execution of these programs, the government is expected to not just preserve their traditional crafts and also help in the exploration of several new avenues and the creation of several sustainable models of business.

Opening Market Opportunities and Promotional Facilities

To make sure that the traditionally skilled labourers can explore their maximum potential and be able to approach a larger base of people, who will be availing their products and services, the ‘Vishwakarma Scheme’ is supposed to facilitate them into reaching the global market. This scheme helps in the establishment of linkages to several markets and the promotion of their products. This government has decided to collaborate with e-commerce platforms, participate in various trade fairs and exhibitions and support various initiatives in the marketing of products and services.

Development of Skills and Facilitation of Training

One of the main objectives of this particular scheme is the provision of the development of skills and options in training for traditionally skilled workers. Through the provision of targeted programs in training, workshops and courses in vocation, the government aims to sharpen their existing skills in their craft. This will encourage them in their innovation. By equipping them with modern equipment and technology, the government hopes to help these artisans to stay relevant in a fast market that is going through elevation.

Thus, this particular scheme that has been announced by the government in the 76^th year of Indian independence reveals the commitment of the government to recognize, lift up and then provide power to the traditionally skilled workers. Through the increase of various measures such as the development of skills, support financially, measures in social security and several linkages in the market, this particular scheme aims in the transformation the lives of these fringe-level workers, who have been one of the major forces of growth of the country. This is going to pave the way for a good future for them that ensures they keep on continuing to shine on a global platform.