Chandigarh, Sept. 17 -- In a heartfelt nod to traditional craftsmen, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini introduced the Chief Minister Vishwakarma Honour Scheme today, aligning with the celebrations of Lord Vishwakarma's birth anniversary and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 75th birthday.
This initiative offers an extra Rs 5,000 incentive to skilled artisans who complete training via the national Prime Minister Vishwakarma Scheme, aiming to bolster their economic stability amid rising costs and market hurdles.
Speaking at a vibrant state event in Rohtak, joined by ministers like Krishan Lal Panwar and Ranbir Gangwa, Saini hailed the dual significance of the day. "Lord Vishwakarma, the celestial builder, and our PM, the visionary of mo...