PM Narendra Modi Visits Exhibition at National ‘PM Vishwakarma’ Programme in Maharashtra’s Wardha (Watch Video)
The National 'PM Vishwakarma' Programme marks one year of progress under PM Vishwakarma. PM Modi is scheduled to address the event later in the day. During the programme, Prime Minister will release certificates and loans to PM Vishwakarma beneficiaries.
Wardha, September 20: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited an exhibition organised on the sidelines of National 'PM Vishwakarma' Programme in Maharashtra's Wardha on Friday. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar and Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and MoS Education Jayant Chaudhary were present on the occasion.
The National 'PM Vishwakarma' Programme marks one year of progress under PM Vishwakarma. PM Modi is scheduled to address the event later in the day. During the programme, Prime Minister will release certificates and loans to PM Vishwakarma beneficiaries. Symbolising the tangible support extended to artisans under this Scheme, he will also distribute credit under PM Vishwakarma to 18 beneficiaries under 18 trades. As a tribute to their legacy and enduring contribution to society, he will release a commemorative stamp dedicated to mark one year of progress under PM Vishwakarma. Maharashtra: PM Narendra Modi To Participate in ‘National PM Vishwakarma Programme’ 2024 at Wardha Today, Lay Foundation of PM MITRA Park at Amravati.
PM Modi Visits Exhibition at National ‘PM Vishwakarma’ Programme
Further, Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone of PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) Park at Amravati, Maharashtra. The 1000 acre park is being developed by Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) as the State Implementation Agency. Government of India had approved setting up of 7 PM MITRA Parks for the Textile industry. PM MITRA Parks are a major step forward in realising the vision of making India a global hub for textile manufacturing and exports.
Prime Minister will launch the "Acharya Chanakya Skill Development Center" scheme of Government of Maharashtra. Skill development training centres will be established in renowned colleges across the state to provide training to youth aged 15 to 45, enabling them to become self-reliant and access various employment opportunities. Around 1,50,000 youths across the state will receive free skill development training each year. PM Modi Maharashtra Visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi To Attend ‘PM Vishwakarma’ Event in Wardha Today; Lay Foundation Stone of Textile Park in Amravati.
Prime Minister will also launch "Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Women Startup Scheme". Under the scheme, early-stage support will be given to women-led startups in Maharashtra. Financial assistance up to Rs25 lakh will be provided. 25 per cent of the total provisions under this scheme will be reserved for women from backward classes and economically weaker sections as specified by the government.
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