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potters whose skills shape the has been launched to recognise
true image of India. Without the contributions of workers,
any grand stage or the glare artisans, and craftspeople. The
of spotlight, these individuals scheme aims to honour those
quietly continue to build the with traditional skills and also
nation's progress with their tools. to provide them with modern
It is their labour that strengthens training, easy access to credit,
our economy, our daily lives, and and market access.

our culture. This Government of India
Prime Minister Narendra scheme celebrates the hands
Modi recently mentioned these that tirelessly and continuously
working brothers specifically in preserve and build our society.
his ‘Mann ki Baat’ address. He said The Prime Minister said that skills
that craftspeople like carpenters, and crafts are not just a means
blacksmiths, goldsmiths, potters, of livelihood, but are our identity
and sculptors have been the and heritage.
foundation of India's prosperity. Vishwakarma Jayanti also
PM Vishwakarma Scheme reminds us that even in this
The PM Vishwakarma Yojana age of science, technology, and

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