Enrolment drive for PMBY begins
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, December 12 2023:
The enrolment drive for the Pradhan Mantri Bishwakarma Yojana (PMBY), which is a central sector scheme launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to provide end-to-end support to artisans and craftspeople, was launched in respect of Wangoi assembly constituency by ex-minister O Lukhoi, on Tuesday.
The enrolment drive conducted at the Yumnam Huidrom Thiyam Leishangkhong residence of O Lukhoi was attended by many artisans and craftspersons from 40 polling stations of Wangoi A/C.Speaking on the occasion, Lukhoi recounted that the central sector scheme was launched by PM Modi on the occasion of Bishwakarma Puja on September 17 last.
Under the scheme, artisans and craftsmen will be provided loan of Rs 1 to 5 lakh.
The Scheme covers artisans and craftspeople engaged in 18 trades including Carpenter, Boat Maker, Blacksmith, Goldsmith, Potter, Sculptor, stone carver, stone breaker, Cobbler/Footwear artisan, Mason, etc.
He called upon artisans and craftsmen of Wangoi assembly constituency to get enrolled and avail benefits of the scheme.