PM Vishwakarma (PMV) stall inaugurated at Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport, Chandigarh; second airport stall launched
PM Vishwakarma artisans open airport retail access at Chandigarh, expanding market linkage beyond the second operational airport stall
- The Ministry announced a PM Vishwakarma stall at Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport, Chandigarh, as part of the scheme’s market-linkage effort.
- The scheme was launched in 2023 for traditional artisans and craftspeople engaged in 18 trades and includes recognition, training, toolkit support, credit, digital incentives, and market linkage.
- The Chandigarh airport stall was set up with support from NABARD and a Self-Help Group.
The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises has announced a PM Vishwakarma stall at Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport, Chandigarh. The airport stall is significant because it is the second operational PM Vishwakarma stall at an airport and gives traditional artisans direct access to travellers and premium footfall.
The stall supports the market-linkage component of the PM Vishwakarma Scheme, which was launched in 2023 for traditional artisans and craftspeople engaged in 18 trades. The scheme combines recognition, skill training, modern toolkit support, collateral-free credit, digital transaction incentives, and market-linkage opportunities.
What happened now
UPSC can ask about the PM Vishwakarma Scheme’s design, the 18 trades covered, and the role of market access in improving artisan livelihoods. The Chandigarh airport stall also offers a case study on how public institutions and partner organisations can create non-traditional sales channels for craftspeople.
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