Over 75 Artisans, Entrepreneurs and Stakeholders Take part in PM Vishwakarma Consciousness Programme at Car Nicobar

Car Nicobar | March 22, 2026

An consciousness programme on the PM Vishwakarma Scheme was organised at Perka Village in Car Nicobar on March 20, 2026, drawing participation from over 75 artisans, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders from throughout the island.

The programme was performed by the Branch MSME–Development and Facilitation Office (DFO), Sri Vijaya Puram, underneath the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, on the Community Hall in Perka Village.

Addressing the gathering, Mr. G.Okay. Sinha, Assistant Director Incharge, MSME-DFO, delivered the welcome deal with and offered an summary of the PM Vishwakarma Scheme together with different MSME initiatives geared toward supporting conventional artisans and small companies.

The occasion was attended by a number of dignitaries, together with Mr. Paul David, Captain of Perka Village underneath the Tribal Council, together with workplace bearers of the Tribal Council and village captains from totally different elements of Car Nicobar. Officials from numerous departments had been additionally current, together with Mr. Dinesh from the Directorate of Industries, Mr. Rajshekhar Ghosh, Post Master, and Mr. Chandrashekhar, Branch Manager of SBI, Car Nicobar.

The keynote deal with was delivered by Mr.Naveen Kumar, DANICS, Assistant Commissioner of Car Nicobar, who highlighted the significance of empowering native artisans and selling self-reliance by way of authorities schemes.

The Chief Guest, Ms. Ankita Pandey, IRS, Director, Ministry of MSME, New Delhi, delivered the presidential deal with, emphasizing the Government of India’s dedication to strengthening conventional craftsmanship and offering institutional help to artisans underneath the PM Vishwakarma initiative.

A technical session specializing in entrepreneurship improvement and MSME schemes was additionally performed through the programme. The session concluded with an interactive question-and-answer section, permitting members to hunt clarifications and have interaction immediately with officers.