PM Vishwakarma Scheme Trade List – Download PDF

PM Vishwakarma Scheme Trade List: The most talked about scheme related to artisans of India was launched on 17th September 2023. The PM Vishwakarma Scheme has initially been launched for 18 trades covering Carpenter, Goldsmith, Potter, Barber, Cobbler, Sculptor, Tailor, Washerman, Boat Maker, Mason, Armourer, Blacksmith, Hammer and tool Kit Maker, Locksmith, Stone Breaker, Basket/Mat/Broom Maker/Coir Weaver, Doll & Toy Maker, Garland Maker, Fishing Net Maker. To know what all these eligible trades are under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme, check the complete list below.

Trades Covered Under PM Vishwakarma Scheme 

Different trades that have been covered under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme are explained below. Before applying online for PM Vishwakarma Scheme, check if the trade you are applying for is covered under the scheme or not.

Wood-Based Trades Covered Under PM Vishwakarma Scheme

Trade Name	Details
Carpenter (Suthar/Badhai)	Self-employed artisans and craftspeople who work with their hands and tools to make/assemble wooden products or alter/repair wooden fixtures, mostly engaged in traditional/unorganised sectors.
Boat Maker	Self-employed artisans and craftspeople who work with their hands and tools to make, assemble, alter and/or repair wooden boats in the unorganized sector.

Iron/Metal Based/Stone Based Trades Covered Under PM Vishwakarma Scheme

Trade Name	Details
Armourer	Self-employed artisans and craftspeople who manufacture, repair or service various types of arms like swords, shields, knives, helmets, etc. using hands and traditional tools employed in the unorganized sector.
Blacksmith (Lohar)	Self-employed artisans and craftspeople, including blacksmiths, coppersmiths and bronzesmiths, who work with their hands and tools to forge metals like iron, copper, brass or bronze to get the required shape and size by heating, bending, hammering, etc. to create products in the unorganized sector.
Hammer and Tool Kit Maker	Self-employed artisans and craftspeople who work with their hands and tools to forge metals like iron to get the required shape and size by heating, bending, hammering, etc. to create hammer and tools in the unorganized sector
Locksmith	Self-employed artisans and craftspeople found in small roadside stalls or travelling in streets who use hands and traditional tools like cutter, hammer, needle, threads, etc. in the unorganised sector to assemble, install and repair locks.
Sculptor (Moortikar, Stone Carver), Stone Breaker	Self-employed artisans and craftspeople also known as Shilpis or Moortikars who work with their hands and tools to carve, break or shape stones into three-dimensional artworks in the unorganized sector.

Gold/ Silver Based Trades Covered Under PM Vishwakarma Scheme

Trade Name	Details
Goldsmith (Sonar)	Self-employed goldsmiths/ sonar/swarnakars, silversmiths are the artisans and craftspeople who work with their hands and tools to create and design intricate jewellery and ornamental pieces with gold and other precious metals in the unorganized sector.

Clay-Based Trades Covered Under PM Vishwakarma Scheme

Trade Name	Details
Potter (Kumhaar)	Self-employed artisans and craftspeople who work with their hands and tools to create pottery articles by moulding clay on a wheel and baking them in a kiln using traditional methods in the unorganized sector.

Leather-Based Trades Covered Under PM Vishwakarma Scheme

Trade Name	Details
Cobbler (Charmakar)/ Shoesmith/ Footwear Artisan	Self-employed artisans found in small roadside stalls or travelling in streets who use hands and traditional tools like cutter, hammer, needle, threads, etc. to manufacture, repair, restore and modify footwear.

Architecture/Construction-Based Trades Covered Under PM Vishwakarma Scheme

Trade Name	Details
Masons (Rajmistri)	Masons are artisans and craftspeople who work with their hands and tools to perform works such as constructing structure using brick/block, plastering, cement, water proofing work, etc. in the unorganized sector. These artisans are also known as Rajmistri.

Other Trades Covered Under PM Vishwakarma Scheme

Trade Name	Details
Basket/ Mat/ Broom Maker/ Coir Weaver	Basket Makers are self-employed artisans and craftspeople who weave pliable materials in order to make different types of baskets in the unorganised sector. Masons are artisans and craftspeople who work with their hands and tools to perform works such as constructing structure using brick/block, plastering, cement, water proofing work, etc. in the unorganized sector. These artisans are also known as Rajmistri. Mat Makers/Coir Weavers are self-employed artisans and craftspeople who weave coir and bamboo materials to make items such as Baskets, Mats, etc. Broom Makers are self-employed artisans and craftspeople who process the bristles collected from various grass or plants such as coconut to make brooms by using tools such as wooden handle, scissors, knife, etc.
Doll & Toy Maker (Traditional)	Doll & Toy Makers (Traditional) are self-employed artisans and craftspeople who work with their hands and tools to make Dolls and Toys by using materials such as wool, threads, cotton, wood, etc.
Barber (Naai)	Self-employed artisans and craftspeople who work with their hands using scissors, blades, combs, shaving creams, etc. to provide grooming services to people, primarily hair cutting, shaving, etc.
Garland Maker (Malakaar)	Self-employed artisans who work with their hands to create decorative garlands made of flowers, leaves, or other materials for use at rituals, or cultural or ceremonial occasions. They meticulously arrange and string together these elements, often incorporating different colours and textures, to produce beautiful and fragrant adornments for various cultural, religious, or celebratory purposes.
Washerman (Dhobi)	Self-employed artisans and craftspeople who work with their hands and provide services such as washing and ironing of clothes to people. They primarily use manual washing techniques, local soaps, wooden stick ‘thapi’ and coal-based irons in the unorganised sector.
Tailor (Darzi)	Self-employed artisans and craftspeople who work with their hands using sewing machine, scissors, buttons, fabrics, threads, needles, etc. to stitch and alter various dresses/garments in the unorganized sector.
Fishing Net Maker	Self-employed artisans and craftspeople who work with hands in unorganised sector to craft fishing nets using various materials like ropes, twines, or threads. They employ traditional techniques or modern machinery to weave and knot the nets into specific designs and sizes, ensuring they are strong and durable for catching fish and other aquatic creatures.

Note: The list of trades may be updated and modified by the National Steering Committee with the approval of the Minister for MSME, Government of India.