Rajasthan Vishwakarma Kamgar Kalyan Yojana

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

Vishwakarma Kamgar Kalyan Yojana is a self-employment initiative of the Government of Rajasthan designed to support women, workers and artisans by providing a grant of ₹5,000 for the purchase of modern toolkits, equipment and sewing machines. Implemented statewide by the Industries and Commerce Department, the scheme seeks to empower skilled individuals by enabling them to acquire the essential tools required for independent livelihood and sustainable self-employment.

Many skilled people in Rajasthan, such as handicraft artisans, hair craft workers, clay artisans and members of nomadic communities, have the talent to work on their own but cannot afford proper tools. The objective of the scheme is to help these women, workers, and deprived sections start their own employment by supporting the purchase of essential kits and equipment, and to create new employment opportunities in the state. The notification sets a target of benefiting 1 lakh youth through the scheme.

The Vishwakarma Kamgar Kalyan Scheme is implemented through six boards and departments that select beneficiaries and manage the purchase and distribution of kits. In certain cases, beneficiaries may purchase the toolkit themselves up to ₹5,000 and claim reimbursement against the bill. Applications can be submitted online through the SSO portal or at e-Mitra Kendras.

Applications under the scheme can be submitted online through the SSO portal or at e-Mitra Kendras. To qualify, an applicant must be between 18 and 40 years of age, possess a Jan Aadhaar card, have a family income below ₹3 lakh per annum, and must not have received any toolkit assistance from the central or state government in the preceding two years. The applicant must also be identified by, or hold an identity card issued by, the concerned board or department. No educational qualification is required. In the event that applications exceed the prescribed target, benefits are extended on a first-come, first-served basis.

Like the Rajasthan Vishwakarma Kamgar Kalyan Yojana, the Government of India is implementing the PM Vishwakarma Yojana at the central level, a similar initiative that supports traditional artisans and craftspeople through skill training, a toolkit incentive of up to ₹15,000, and collateral-free credit assistance to enhance their livelihoods. You can explore the complete details of this scheme here.

Scheme Benefits

• ₹5,000 toolkit grant: Each eligible beneficiary gets a grant of ₹5,000 for a modern toolkit, equipment, or sewing machine.
• Kit through the board: The concerned board, institution, or department buys and distributes the kits to selected beneficiaries.
• Bill reimbursement: Handicraft artisans and Labour Department workers can buy the toolkit themselves up to ₹5,000 and get reimbursement on the basis of the bill.
• Reimbursement cap: If the bill exceeds ₹5,000, the department reimburses only up to ₹5,000.
• Exhibition support (budget announcement): The 2023-24 budget speech announced ₹10,000 each for 30,000 artisans to take part in national and state-level exhibitions and fairs.
• One-time benefit: The scheme does not provide any monthly or recurring payment.

Beneficiary Targets Under the Scheme

The notification divides the target of 1 lakh beneficiaries among six boards and departments as follows.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible under the Rajasthan Vishwakarma Kamgar Kalyan Yojana, an applicant must fulfil the following criteria: 

• The applicant must be a resident of Rajasthan.
• The applicant must belong to one of these groups:
  • Artisans identified by, or holding an identity card of, the Rajasthan Shilp evam Maati Kala Board
  • Workers identified by, or holding an identity card of, the Rajasthan State Kesh Kala Board
  • Persons identified by, or holding an identity card of, the Rajasthan State Vimukt, Ghumantu evam Ardh-Ghumantu Kalyan Board
  • Handicraft artisans holding an identity card issued by the Industries and Commerce Department or the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Government of India
  • Women selected by Rajeevika/NULM
  • Workers selected by the Labour Department
• The applicant must be 18 to 40 years of age.
• The applicant must have a Jan Aadhaar Card.
• The applicant's annual family income must be less than ₹3 lakh.
• No educational qualification is required to apply.
• The applicant must not have received any toolkit assistance or grant from the Central or State Government during the last 2 years.

Required Documents

The following documents are required to avail the benefits of the Vishwakarma Kamgar Kalyan Yojana:

• Jan Aadhaar Card
• Residence Certificate
• Aadhaar Card
• PAN Card
• Income Certificate
• Passport-size Photograph
• Bank Account Details
• Mobile Number

Steps to Apply

The application process for the scheme is online and runs through Rajasthan's official digital service system, where separate toolkit services exist for different boards. Applicants can understand the complete online application process by following the steps outlined below.

Apply Through the Rajasthan SSO Portal

Applicants who can fill forms online themselves can apply from a mobile phone or computer through the Rajasthan SSO portal.

1. Visit the official Rajasthan SSO portal at sso.rajasthan.gov.in.
2. Log in with your SSO ID, or register first if you do not have one.
3. Look for the service related to your category, such as Vishwakarma Kamgar Kalyan Yojana (Hastshilp).
4. Fill in the application and upload the documents the service asks for.
5. Submit the application and keep a record of the submission for future reference.
6. The submitted applications will be verified by the concerned department.
7. A list of eligible applicants will be prepared after successful verification.
8. Based on this list, the scheme benefits will be provided to the selected beneficiaries through their bank accounts.

Apply Through an e-Mitra Kendra

Applicants who prefer assistance can apply through their nearest e-Mitra Kendra, where the scheme's toolkit services are officially listed.

• Visit your nearest e-Mitra Kendra with the documents related to your work and identity.
• Tell the e-Mitra operator which toolkit service you need: Application for DTNT Board (Vishwakarma Kamgar Kalyan Yojana) Toolkit.
• The operator fills in the online application and uploads the documents the service requires.
• Check all the details carefully before the operator submits the application.
• Collect the application receipt or acknowledgement from the e-Mitra Kendra and keep it safe.

Scrutiny and Selection Process

After receiving the applications, the concerned office checks eligibility and selects beneficiaries in the following manner:

• Each board, Rajeevika, NULM and the Labour Department scrutinises applications through a committee formed at its own level.
• At District Industries and Commerce Centres, a committee chaired by the General Manager, DIC scrutinises the applications.
• The office checks eligibility and prepares a selection list and a reserve list according to its allotted target.
• If applications exceed the target, the office selects beneficiaries on a first-come, first-served basis.

Kit Purchase and Distribution

Once the office selects the beneficiaries, it moves to the purchase and distribution of kits.

• The concerned board, institution, or department buys and distributes the kits at its own level as per rules.
• The purchase follows the Rajasthan Transparency in Public Procurement (RTPP) rules.
• For handicraft artisans, the District Industries and Commerce Centres handle the distribution.
• Handicraft artisans and Labour Department workers can buy the toolkit themselves up to ₹5,000 and submit the bill for reimbursement.

Relevant Links

Use only these official government portals for scheme-related services.

• Vishwakarma Kamgar Kalyan Yojana Online Apply
• Industries and Commerce Department, Rajasthan
• Rajasthan SSO Portal
• Guidelines of Rajasthan Vishwakarma Kamgar Kalyan Yojana

Contact Information

• Rajasthan Industries and Commerce Department Contact Details