<h1>Union Cabinet Approves PM Vishwakarma Scheme to Support Artisans with Rs.13,000 Crore for Skill and Market Enhancement.</h1> The Union Cabinet has approved the PM Vishwakarma scheme, aimed at supporting traditional artisans and craftspeople in India, with a financial outlay of Rs.13,000 crore over five years. The scheme seeks to enhance the quality and market reach of artisans' products and integrate them into domestic and global value chains. It provides recognition through certificates and ID cards, credit support up to Rs.2 lakh at a 5% interest rate, skill upgradation, toolkit incentives, digital transaction incentives, and marketing support. Initially, 18 traditional trades, including carpentry, pottery, and tailoring, will be covered under the scheme.