PM Vishwakarma Scheme set for roll-out in West Bengal; 7.79 lakh artisans enrolled
On 22 May 2026 the MSME Ministry met West Bengal's Chief Secretary to roll out the PM Vishwakarma Scheme in the State, where 7.79 lakh artisans and craftspeople are enrolled.
Summary
The PM Vishwakarma Scheme is being rolled out in West Bengal, the MSME Ministry said after Development Commissioner (MSME) Dr Rajneesh met Chief Secretary Manoj Agarwal on 22 May 2026. The West Bengal Government has notified a State Monitoring Committee and District Implementation Committees for the scheme, which the MSME Ministry launched on 17 September 2023. There are 7.79 lakh artisans and craftspeople enrolled under PM Vishwakarma in West Bengal.
Key facts
- Scheme
- PM Vishwakarma (launched 17 September 2023, Ministry of MSME)
- State
- West Bengal
- Meeting
- 22 May 2026: Dr Rajneesh (DC, MSME) with Chief Secretary Manoj Agarwal
- State action
- State Monitoring Committee and District Implementation Committees notified
- Enrolled in WB
- 7.79 lakh artisans and craftspeople
Practice MCQs 2 questions
How many artisans and craftspeople are enrolled under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme in West Bengal, as per the MSME Ministry (May 2026)?
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Correct answer: D — 7.79 lakh
The MSME Ministry said 7.79 lakh artisans and craftspeople are currently enrolled in West Bengal.
On which date was the PM Vishwakarma Scheme launched by the Ministry of MSME?
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Correct answer: B — 17 September 2023
PIB: the scheme was launched by the Ministry of MSME on 17 September 2023.