PM Vishwakarma–National SC-ST Hub Conclave held at Baripada, Odisha
The MSME Ministry held the PM Vishwakarma–National SC-ST Hub Conclave at Baripada, Mayurbhanj, Odisha, on 16 April 2025, co-chaired by Union MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.
Summary
The Ministry of MSME organised the 'PM Vishwakarma – National SC-ST Hub Conclave' on 16 April 2025 at the Convention Hall of Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University, Baripada, Mayurbhanj, Odisha. It was co-chaired by Union MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. Beneficiaries of PM Vishwakarma, PMEGP and the SC-ST Hub shared experiences, and e-certificates were given to PM Vishwakarma beneficiaries. The PM Vishwakarma Scheme, launched on 17 September 2023, supports traditional artisans with skilling, financial aid and toolkits; the National SC-ST Hub, launched in October 2016, supports SC/ST entrepreneurs through capacity building and market linkages.
Key facts
- Event
- PM Vishwakarma – National SC-ST Hub Conclave
- Date / venue
- 16 April 2025; MSCB University, Baripada, Mayurbhanj
- Co-chairs
- Jitan Ram Manjhi (Union MSME); Mohan Charan Majhi (Odisha CM)
- PM Vishwakarma launched
- 17 September 2023
- National SC-ST Hub launched
- October 2016
Practice MCQs 2 questions
On which date was the PM Vishwakarma Scheme launched, as recalled at the Baripada conclave in April 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 17 September 2023
17 September 2023.
Consider the following statements about the PM Vishwakarma–National SC-ST Hub Conclave held in April 2025: 1. It was co-chaired by Union MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. 2. The National SC-ST Hub was launched in October 2016. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as per the MSME Ministry release.