Why in news:

• Jammu and Kashmir today became the first UT of the country to launch the prestigious PM Vishwakarma Yojana (PMVY).

Key Points:

• In a step towards empowering the craftsman community of Jammu and Kashmir, enhancing their competence, and empowering them regarding self-employment, as well as equipping them with industry-relevant skills, the PM Vishwakarma Yojana has been launched from the Industrial Training Institute (ITI) Shopian.
• The Yojana has been launched by launched virtually by Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, along with Secretary, Union Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), with the first batch of 30 trainees (Viswakarmas) of Darzi Craft being imparted training at ITI Shopian.
• The UT administration in this regard, has underlined that PM Vishwakarma Yojana is an important scheme as it aims to provide recognition training tool kits certification marketing support and soft loans to empower our craftsmen. It has further been underscored that this scheme is committed to honouring and empowering the artisans of our country who immensely contribute towards the economy of our nation as a whole. The launch of the scheme has further highlighted that the present Administration is committed to fostering a culture of skill environment across the region to create maximum employment avenues for the youth.
• While launching the scheme, the concede officials have highlighted the importance of skill development in empowering the youth and contributing to the nation’s economic growth. The scheme will go a long way in encouraging the craftsmen to make the most of this opportunity and become catalysts for change across Jammu and Kashmir.