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PM Launches "PM-Virasat" Scheme to Promote Traditional Arts and Crafts.

Government Schemes | Dated: 10 Dec 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the "PM-Virasat" (Virasat Ka Samvardhan) scheme to promote and preserve India's rich heritage of traditional arts and crafts. The scheme focuses on upskilling artisans, providing market linkages, and documenting dying art forms. It integrates the existing schemes of the Ministry of Minority Affairs.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The scheme offers skill development training to artisans with a stipend of Rs 1,000 per month.
  • It aims to connect artisans directly with global markets through e-commerce platforms like GeM and ONDC.
  • A "Virasat Fund" will be set up to provide credit support to artisan clusters.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Scheme: PM-Virasat.
  • Target: Traditional Artisans.
  • Key Feature: Market Linkage via ONDC.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

The "PM-Virasat" scheme, recently launched, focuses on promoting which sector?

Correct Answer: Traditional Arts and Crafts

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Ministry of Minority Affairs

  • Minister – Kiren Rijiju
  • MoS – George Kurian