New Delhi, July 23 -- The Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) is implementing its PM Vishwakarma Scheme in West Bengal in collaboration with the State Government, Union Minister of State for MSME, Shobha Karandlaje informed in Lok Sabha in a written reply to a question on Thursday.

The implementation of PM Vishwakarma has commenced in the State of West Bengal following the issuance of a notification by the Government of West Bengal constituting the State Monitoring Committee and District Implementation Committees on May 14, 2026, for the roll-out of the Scheme in the State.

"Under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme, women artisans engaged in any of the 18 notified trades are eligible for benefits including skill training, toolk...