Questions raised on caste based names in PM Vishwakarma Yojana, parliamentary committee expressed concern

Central government’s ambition PM Vishwakarma Scheme The parliamentary committee has made important comments regarding this. The committee has expressed concern over the way skill-based names are linked to castes in the scheme.

The parliamentary committee says that the names of many traditional professions in the scheme are considered to be directly linked to certain castes, which may give rise to a sense of social classification.

objective of the plan

The objective of Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana is to provide financial assistance, training and modern equipment to traditional artisans and craftsmen.

Under this scheme, financial assistance and skill training is provided to carpenters, blacksmiths, potters, goldsmiths, tailors and other traditional artisans, so that they can further their business.

Parliamentary committee’s objection

The parliamentary committee said that the skills whose names have been included in the scheme are considered to be associated with specific castes in many places. This can send a message of strengthening the connection between social identity and profession.

The committee recommended that the government exercise care in the naming and presentation of the scheme to ensure that no caste overtones or discrimination are visible.

Explanation sought from the government

The committee has also asked the government on what basis the skills included in the scheme were selected and whether it could have any impact on other sections of the society.

Along with this, the committee also suggested that new skills and professions can also be included in the scheme to make it more inclusive.

Artisans will get benefits

However, the government says that the main objective of this scheme is to economically empower traditional artisans and connect them with the modern market.

Experts believe that if the scheme is implemented properly, it can provide employment to lakhs of artisans and opportunity to increase income.