Q. Which Union Ministry is implementing the ‘PM Vishwakarma Scheme’?
Answer:
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Notes: The PM Vishwakarma Scheme, launched by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship in September, has received over 21 lakh applications in two and a half months.
The scheme, aimed at supporting and providing skill-upgradation training to artisans and craftspeople. The highest number of applications had come from Karnataka (6.28 lakh), followed by West Bengal (4.04 lakh), Assam (1.83 lakh), Uttar Pradesh (1.53 lakh) and Andhra Pradesh (1.21 lakh).