Module: General Practice
Q80: Consider the following statements regarding the "PM Vishwakarma Scheme" and its integration with MSME value chains:
It is a Central Sector Scheme fully funded by the Government of India.
It covers 18 traditional trades including Carpenters, Boat Makers, and Blacksmiths.
The scheme provides collateral-free enterprise development loans up to Rupees 3 lakh in two tranches.
Select the correct combination:
It covers 18 traditional trades including Carpenters, Boat Makers, and Blacksmiths.
The scheme provides collateral-free enterprise development loans up to Rupees 3 lakh in two tranches.
Select the correct combination:
✅ Correct Answer: D
All statements are correct.
Launched on September 17, 2023, PM Vishwakarma is a Central Sector Scheme with 100% funding from the Central Government.
It targets 18 traditional trades (Guru-Shishya parampara) such as Carpenter, Boat Maker, Blacksmith, Potter, and Goldsmith.
It offers collateral-free credit support up to Rupees 3 lakh at a concessional interest rate of 5%, provided in two tranches: Rupees 1 lakh (18-month repayment) and Rupees 2 lakh (30-month repayment).
Launched on September 17, 2023, PM Vishwakarma is a Central Sector Scheme with 100% funding from the Central Government.
It targets 18 traditional trades (Guru-Shishya parampara) such as Carpenter, Boat Maker, Blacksmith, Potter, and Goldsmith.
It offers collateral-free credit support up to Rupees 3 lakh at a concessional interest rate of 5%, provided in two tranches: Rupees 1 lakh (18-month repayment) and Rupees 2 lakh (30-month repayment).