Rajasthan Vishwakarma Kamgar Kalyan Yojana

Summary of the Scheme
Name of Scheme	Rajasthan Vishwakarma Kamgar Kalyan Yojana
Benefits	₹5,000 Toolkit Assistance will be provided
Beneficiary	Low-Income Women and Workers
Nodal Agency	Rajasthan Industries and Commerce Department
Subscription	Subscribe here to get Update Regarding Scheme
Mode of Apply	Online

Rajasthan Vishwakarma Kamgar Kalyan Yojana: A ₹5,000 Toolkit Grant for Artisans, Workers and Women

A skilled potter, hair stylist or craftsperson often has the talent to work for themselves but not the money for proper tools. A good sewing machine or a set of modern equipment can be the difference between earning a wage and running a small business. The Rajasthan Vishwakarma Kamgar Kalyan Yojana, run by the Industries and Commerce Department, offers a ₹5,000 grant to help artisans, workers and women buy the tools they need to start working independently.

Not the same as the central scheme

The PM Vishwakarma Yojana is a separate central government scheme. It supports traditional artisans with skill training, a toolkit incentive of up to ₹15,000 and collateral-free credit. The Rajasthan scheme here is a state scheme with a ₹5,000 grant, so check which one suits you, and you can look into both, though note the rule below about recent toolkit assistance.

What you receive

1. A one-time grant of ₹5,000 for a modern toolkit, equipment or a sewing machine. There is no monthly or recurring payment.
2. In most cases, the concerned board or department buys the kit and hands it over to you.
3. Handicraft artisans and Labour Department workers can buy the toolkit themselves, up to ₹5,000, and claim reimbursement against the bill. If the bill is higher, you get back only ₹5,000.

The source also mentions that the 2023-24 budget speech announced ₹10,000 each for 30,000 artisans to take part in national and state-level exhibitions and fairs. This is described as a budget announcement and is separate from the toolkit grant, and the source gives no application details for it.

The target and who handles it

The notification aims to benefit 1 lakh people through six boards and departments:

1. Rajasthan Shilp evam Maati Kala Board: 10,000
2. Rajasthan State Kesh Kala Board: 10,000
3. Rajasthan State Vimukt, Ghumantu evam Ardh-Ghumantu Kalyan Board: 5,000
4. Handicraft Scheme through the Office of the Commissioner, Industries and Commerce: 25,000
5. Rajeevika/NULM (women): 30,000
6. Labour Department (workers): 20,000

If applications exceed the target, benefits go on a first-come, first-served basis, so apply early.

Who is eligible

1. The applicant must be a resident of Rajasthan.
2. The applicant must be 18 to 40 years old.
3. The applicant must have a Jan Aadhaar card.
4. Annual family income must be below ₹3 lakh.
5. No educational qualification is required.
6. The applicant must not have received toolkit assistance or a grant from the Central or State Government in the last 2 years.
7. The applicant must belong to one of these groups: artisans identified by or holding an identity card of the Shilp evam Maati Kala Board, workers identified by or holding an identity card of the Kesh Kala Board, persons identified by or holding an identity card of the Vimukt, Ghumantu evam Ardh-Ghumantu Kalyan Board, handicraft artisans with an identity card from the Industries and Commerce Department or the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), women selected by Rajeevika/NULM, or workers selected by the Labour Department.

So you cannot apply on your own as an ordinary citizen. You must first be identified by, or hold an identity card from, the relevant board or department. If you do not have one, ask your board, District Industries and Commerce Centre, Rajeevika or Labour Department office how to get registered.

Documents

1. Jan Aadhaar card
2. Residence certificate
3. Aadhaar card
4. PAN card
5. Income certificate
6. Passport-size photograph
7. Bank account details
8. Mobile number

You will also need your board’s identity card or proof of selection, as the eligibility rules require. The source does not list it with the documents, so confirm this when you apply.

How to apply online through the SSO portal

1. Go to sso.rajasthan.gov.in and log in with your SSO ID, or register first.
2. Find the service for your category, such as Vishwakarma Kamgar Kalyan Yojana (Hastshilp).
3. Fill in the application and upload the documents requested.
4. Submit it and keep a record.
5. The department verifies applications and prepares a list of eligible applicants, and the benefit goes to selected beneficiaries through their bank accounts.

How to apply through an e-Mitra Kendra

Take your identity and work-related documents to the nearest e-Mitra Kendra. Tell the operator which toolkit service you need, such as the Application for DTNT Board (Vishwakarma Kamgar Kalyan Yojana) Toolkit. The operator fills in and uploads the application. Check every detail before it is submitted, and keep the receipt.

How applicants are chosen

Each board, Rajeevika, NULM and the Labour Department scrutinises applications through a committee at its own level. At District Industries and Commerce Centres, a committee chaired by the General Manager of the DIC does this. The office prepares a selection list and a reserve list according to its target. Kits are bought by the concerned board or department following the Rajasthan Transparency in Public Procurement (RTPP) rules, and for handicraft artisans the District Industries and Commerce Centres handle the distribution.

Questions the source does not answer

The source lists two FAQs without answers, and I can only partly help. It asks whether you can sell or give the kit to someone else. It does not say, but such schemes normally intend the tools for your own livelihood, so ask your office before doing so. It also gives no application deadline or dates, so ask the DIC or your board whether applications are currently open.

Where to get help

The Rajasthan Industries and Commerce Department contact details are on its portal, and the source gives no phone number. Your District Industries and Commerce Centre or the board that identified you is the most practical first contact.