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Vishwakarma Shram Samman Yojana, run by the Uttar Pradesh government, gives traditional artisans six days of free skill training and then a modern toolkit for their trade, so that carpenters, tailors, barbers, potters, cobblers, masons and similar workers can earn more from the same craft. It belongs to the state's MSME and Export Promotion Department and is not the central PM Vishwakarma.
You apply online on the department's portal, diupmsme.upsdc.gov.in, and the District Industries Centre handles the checks, training and toolkit distribution. Any adult resident of the state who practises a listed craft can apply, whatever their caste, as long as no toolkit was received from any scheme in the last two years and only one spouse in the family applies.
At a glance
Run by
MSME and Export Promotion Department, Uttar Pradesh, through District Industries CentresBenefit
6 days of free training, then an advanced toolkit for the tradeAge
18 years or moreWho can apply
Native of Uttar Pradesh working in a traditional craftNot eligible
Anyone who got a toolkit in the last two yearsPer family
One member (husband or wife)Apply on
Trades covered by the shram samman yojana
The scheme document names these crafts, in both villages and towns:
- Carpenter
- Tailor
- Basket weaver
- Barber
- Goldsmith
- Blacksmith
- Potter
- Halwai or confectioner
- Cobbler
- Mason
- Handicraft workers
The online form shows the exact list of trades open in each round. Pick the one you actually practise, because the training and the toolkit are made for that trade.
What you get
Selected artisans first attend a six day free training course aimed at better skills, newer methods and safe use of modern tools. After finishing the training, each person gets an advanced toolkit for the trade, based on current technology. A tailor, for example, gets items suited to stitching work, and a carpenter gets tools for wood work. The scheme document does not put a rupee value on the toolkit; it depends on the trade and is decided by the department.
Some reports also mention help with loans for artisans. The scheme document itself lists only training and toolkits, so ask the District Industries Centre about any loan link before counting on it.
Vishwakarma shram samman yojana eligibility
- You are a native of Uttar Pradesh.
- You are at least 18 years old.
- You work in one of the traditional crafts listed above.
- You have not received any toolkit from any government scheme in the last two years.
- Only one member of a family can benefit, where family means husband and wife.
Caste is not the only test. A person from outside the communities usually linked with a craft can still apply, but must attach a certificate that they work in that trade, issued by the gram pradhan, the chairman of the nagar panchayat, or the ward member of the municipality or municipal corporation.
Documents for the form
- Identity proof such as Aadhaar or voter ID
- Proof of age
- Caste certificate, if you are applying under a reserved category
- Disability certificate, if applicable
- Certificate of working in the trade, for applicants outside the traditional artisan communities
- Bank account details and a recent photograph, as the form asks
How to apply online
- Open the UP MSME department portal and choose Vishwakarma Shram Samman Yojana.
- Register with your mobile number and create a login.
- Fill the form: personal details, address, trade, years of experience and bank details.
- Upload the documents in the size and format the portal asks for.
- Submit and save the application number.
- The District Industries Centre checks the form and informs selected applicants about the training batch by phone or SMS.
Without a smartphone, ask a Common Service Centre or the District Industries Centre to fill it for you.
If your application does not move
| Hurdle | Usual cause | Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Rejected for earlier toolkit | Records show a toolkit in the last two years | Apply again once two years have passed |
| Rejected as not an artisan | Trade certificate missing | Get the certificate from the gram pradhan or ward member |
| No call for training | District target already filled | Ask the District Industries Centre about the next batch |
| Spouse already selected | One benefit per family rule | Only one of you can get it |
Compared with the central PM Vishwakarma
The central PM Vishwakarma Yojana covers 18 family based trades across India and adds a training stipend, a toolkit incentive and collateral free loans at a low rate. Its online steps are on our Vishwakarma apply page. The UP scheme here is run by the state with its own form and list. Ask the District Industries Centre whether getting one affects the other, because both check for earlier toolkits. Young people in Uttar Pradesh who want a loan for a new business can read about CM Yuva Udyami.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for vishwakarma shram samman yojana?
An Uttar Pradesh native aged 18 or more who works in a traditional craft such as carpentry, tailoring, pottery, barbering or masonry, and has not received a toolkit in the last two years.
Is the shram samman yojana only for certain castes?
No. Caste is not the only test. Others in the trade can apply with a certificate from the gram pradhan, nagar panchayat chairman or ward member.
How long is the training?
The scheme document gives six days of free training before the toolkit is handed over.
Can my wife and I both apply?
No. Only one member of a family, meaning husband or wife, can benefit.
Is this the same as PM Vishwakarma?
No. This is a state scheme of Uttar Pradesh. PM Vishwakarma is a central scheme with its own registration and loan support.
Where do I apply?
Online on diupmsme.upsdc.gov.in, or with help from a Common Service Centre or the District Industries Centre.
Official sources
- UP MSME department: Vishwakarma Shram Samman Yojana scheme notemsme1connect.up.gov.in
- Directorate of Industries and Enterprise Promotion, Uttar Pradeshdiupmsme.upsdc.gov.in
Rules, amounts and portals can change. Check the official source before you apply or deposit.