Kaushambi tops in PM Vishwakarma scheme verification

Prayagraj: Kaushambi district has achieved the highest ranking in the second phase of verification in PM Vishwakarma Yojna, surpassing its own performance in the first. In fact, the verification process for the PM Vishwakarma Yojana is progressing swiftly for both the first and second phases.
Kaushambi district leads with over 80% verification, followed by Ghaziabad in second place, Balrampur in third, Firozabad in fourth, and Fatehpur in fifth.Other districts, including Lalitpur, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Farrukhabad, Kanpur Nagar, and Pratapgarh, follow closely. This ranking is based on the percentage of second-phase verifications relative to the first phase.
In line with its commitment to uplifting the underprivileged and marginalised communities through various central and state schemes, the state govt has successfully implemented the PM Vishwakarma Yojana. As a result, over 2.7 million residents of the state have applied for this scheme.
A three-tier verification process is being conducted for all applications, after which training and loan facilities will be provided as needed, ensuring the enrolment of all eligible individuals. Pointedly, multiple initiatives are being launched by the state govt to integrate the lower strata of society into the mainstream and to empower them economically. Periodic campaigns are organised to facilitate access to these schemes.
Currently, there is a focused effort to maximise the benefits of the PM Vishwakarma Yojana. As a result, 2,747,017 individuals have applied online through the PM Vishwakarma portal. The three-tier verification process for these applications is underway, along with an accelerated enrolment process for all applicants. So far, verification of 1,732,536 applications has been completed at the first level, 209,172 at the second, and 80,844 at the third level.
Beneficiaries will receive support in areas such as skill development, toolkit incentives, credit assistance, incentives for digital transactions, and marketing support, along with a PM Vishwakarma certificate and ID card. Additionally, loan facilities of Rs 100,000 and Rs 200,000 will be made available.
Additionally, 7,606 loan applications have been submitted to the bank, with 2,457 applications already approved and loans disbursed to 1,326 individuals.