PM Vishwakarma Yojana: Rajasthan Ranked 4th Nationally
More than 230,000 artisans registered; more than 62,000 loans approved and 217,000 toolkit e-vouchers issued in Rajasthan
UdaipurTimes, Oct 20, 2026 - Rajasthan has made significant progress in registrations, training and loan approvals under the PM Vishwakarma Yojana, according to a government press release. More than 230,000 artisans have registered in the State, placing Rajasthan fourth in the country in terms of registrations.
Basic Training Completed for 2,22,473 Beneficiaries
Through the PM Vishwakarma Yojana, basic and advanced training is provided to artisans to give them an opportunity to hone their traditional skills, use modern equipment, improve work quality, and develop an understanding of entrepreneurship. In Rajasthan, the basic training of 2,22,473 beneficiaries has been completed. The highest number of registrations in the State has been recorded in the carpenter category with 45,958 artisans, followed by masons with 38,450 artisans.
More Than 2.17 lakh e-vouchers Issued
Under the scheme, eligible beneficiaries are provided loans up to a maximum of Rs 3 lakh at a concessional interest rate, alongside toolkit assistance of up to Rs 15,000. Under this framework, more than 62 thousand loans have been sanctioned in Rajasthan. Furthermore, 2,17,084 e-vouchers have been issued to provide toolkit assistance to eligible artisans. This provides financial support to the artisans for securing modern equipment, purchasing raw materials, and advancing their businesses alongside increasing efficiency.
Target for 2028 Achieved Ahead of Schedule
Under the PM Vishwakarma Yojana, the Central Government had set a target of registering 30 lakh artisans and craftsmen across the country by the year 2028, which has been achieved ahead of the scheduled time. Out of the 30 lakh 3 thousand 925 artisans and craftsmen registered up to September 30, 2026, basic training has been completed for more than 24.39 lakh artisans.
Meanwhile, more than 6.23 lakh loans worth approximately Rs 5,350 crore have been sanctioned, and over 26.17 lakh toolkit e-vouchers have been issued nationwide. According to a concurrent evaluation by IIM Mumbai, 93 per cent of the beneficiaries included in the survey experienced a significant increase in their income after the training.
