The launch of the 'PM Vishwakarma' Scheme was met with admiration and respect from Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who paid tribute to the revered artisans of India while highlighting their profound impact on the nation's history and economy.
In an address at the scheme's launch, Minister Sitharaman underlined the invaluable role of artisans and craftsmen in shaping India's self-sufficiency and prosperity. "In our country, 'Vishwakarma' is considered to be the person who created everything around us. He is the master craftsman," said Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Ms. Sitharaman added, "These well-skilled individuals lived around us, with us, and alongside us. They actually made our economy self-sufficient and productive. That is why even 500 years ago, India could be the world leader and an endowed rich economy whose products were sought after the world over." The 'PM Vishwakarma' Scheme, designed to empower and support artisans, particularly those from the Vishwakarma community, recognizes the immense contributions of skilled craftsmen to India's cultural heritage and economic prosperity.
