PM Vishwakarma Yojana will modernise traditional skills, says PM Modi

The Prime Minister Vishwakarma Yojana has been crafted to align the traditional skills of the 'Vishwakarmas' with the demands of the 21st century, stated Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his address to the rojgar mela in Madhya Pradesh.

While virtually speaking to over five thousand newly appointed primary teachers in Madhya Pradesh, the Prime Minister highlighted initiatives like the New Education Policy (NEP) and Vishwakarma Yojana. These programmes are being implemented across three tiers of education, skill development, and employment generation, aiming to prepare the youth to become the workforce of the future.

"Vishwakarma Yojana has been shaped to refine the traditional skills of our Vishwakarmas to meet the requirements of the 21st century. Under this scheme, comprehensive support will be extended to families associated with 18 different types of skills, and they will reap the benefits. This will assist the segment of society whose significance has been acknowledged, but no coordinated efforts were ever undertaken to enhance their situation," the Prime Minister explained.

He noted that the new recruits will have a crucial part to play in implementing the NEP, emphasising that equal weight has been accorded to both traditional knowledge and future technology. Additionally, he referred to the progress made in the field of primary education, including the introduction of a new curriculum and the promotion of education in the mother tongue.

Furthermore, the Prime Minister shed light on the considerable increase in the average income of the populace, as evidenced by the number of income tax returns filed this year. He noted that the average income, which stood at Rs 4 lakh in 2014, has escalated to Rs 13 lakh in 2023.

"In India, the number of individuals transitioning from lower to upper income groups has also seen an uptick. These figures, beyond instilling excitement, offer assurance that every sector of the country is fortifying, and many new employment opportunities are on the rise," he concluded.