Consciousness Drive on ‘PM Vishwakarma’ Scheme Performed Throughout Car Nicobar Villages

Tarun Karthick

Sri Vijaya Puram, 20 March 2025

The Extension Office, Industries Department, Car Nicobar, in collaboration with numerous stakeholders, efficiently performed a sequence of consciousness programmes on the ‘PM Vishwakarma’ Scheme throughout all villages of Car Nicobar from February 3 to March 8, 2025. A complete of 457 tribal youth and villagers actively participated within the programmes, which aimed to reinforce public outreach and supply essential details about the scheme, particularly to these engaged in conventional Nicobari Hodi (canoe) making and mat and basket weaving.

During the periods, the Industries Promotion Officer, Car Nicobar, defined the advantages of the PM Vishwakarma Scheme, outlining the incentives provided, eligibility standards, required documentation, and the registration course of. He inspired villagers to enroll primarily based on their respective trades, highlighting how the scheme may considerably enhance their socio-economic standing and improve their livelihoods. To make sure the message was totally understood, the Supervisor (Coir), Extension Office, Car Nicobar, offered the knowledge in Nicobarese language, making it simpler for individuals to understand the scheme’s benefits.

Representatives from the Fisheries Department and Village Level Workers from the Block Development Office, Car Nicobar, additionally contributed to the attention drive. The Fisheries Department emphasised the alternatives accessible within the fisheries sector and elaborated on how the PM Vishwakarma Scheme may gain advantage these concerned in conventional occupations.

Adding to the influence, Village Headmen, Secretaries, and Village Council representatives actively participated by addressing the villagers in Nicobarese and motivating them to benefit from the scheme’s advantages. Pamphlets detailing the PM Vishwakarma Scheme had been distributed to all individuals, guaranteeing that the knowledge was extensively disseminated throughout the villages.

The consciousness programmes efficiently created a platform for empowering native artisans and conventional staff by equipping them with the information and sources wanted to reinforce their livelihoods by way of authorities help.