MSME Ministry trains 2,543 PM Vishwakarma artisans in AI tools; Telangana leads with 387
The Ministry of MSME said on 19 April 2026 that it has trained 2,543 beneficiaries of the PM Vishwakarma Scheme in using Artificial Intelligence tools, with Telangana contributing the most participants (387).
Summary
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises said on 19 April 2026 that it has trained 2,543 beneficiaries of the PM Vishwakarma Scheme — traditional artisans and craftspeople — in using Artificial Intelligence tools, describing it as a first-of-its-kind effort among central ministries. Participants were introduced to AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Indus and Google Gemini and trained in branding, product design, packaging, marketing and creating AI-generated product descriptions and visuals. Telangana had the most participants (387), followed by Maharashtra (295), Gujarat (262), Rajasthan (251) and Bihar (250). The ministry linked the effort to the 'AI for Social Good' vision of the IndiaAI Impact Summit and the Delhi Declaration.
Key facts
- Trained
- 2,543 PM Vishwakarma beneficiaries
- Tools
- ChatGPT, Indus, Google Gemini
- Top states
- Telangana 387; Maharashtra 295; Gujarat 262; Rajasthan 251; Bihar 250
- Skills
- Branding, design, packaging, marketing, AI-generated content
- Vision
- 'AI for Social Good' (IndiaAI Impact Summit, Delhi Declaration)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
How many PM Vishwakarma beneficiaries had the MSME Ministry trained in AI tools, as reported in April 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 2,543
The ministry reported training 2,543 PM Vishwakarma beneficiaries in AI tools.
Which state had the largest number of participants in the MSME Ministry's AI training for PM Vishwakarma artisans?
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Correct answer: C — Telangana
Telangana led with 387 participants, followed by Maharashtra (295) and Gujarat (262).