Silchar: Member of Parliament from the Silchar Lok Sabha constituency, Parimal Suklabaidya, on Wednesday distributed certificates to beneficiaries who successfully completed training under the Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma (PM Vishwakarma) Scheme at a programme held in the Conference Hall of the Cachar District Commissioner’s Office.

Organised by the Cachar district administration, the programme saw 40 beneficiaries receive their certificates. Officials said a total of 110 beneficiaries in the district have been certified under the scheme, with the remaining certificates to be distributed separately.

Speaking on the occasion, Suklabaidya highlighted the importance of developing a skilled and self-reliant workforce to meet the demands of a rapidly changing global economy. He said the PM Vishwakarma Scheme, launched under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is aimed at empowering traditional artisans and craftspeople through skill development, financial assistance for toolkits, and collateral-free loans at concessional interest rates.

He said the scheme offers artisans an opportunity to enhance their skills, strengthen their livelihoods, and become self-reliant through financial support and entrepreneurship.

Deputy Commissioner of Cachar, Rahul Kumar Gupta, IAS, expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, the Ministry of Finance, and the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) for their continued support in implementing the scheme in the district.

The programme was attended by District Development Commissioner Rajib Roy, officials of the district administration, Arnab Chakraborty, Subir Sinha, representatives of the MSME Department, and other dignitaries.

The beneficiaries, who completed the training under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme, received certificates in recognition of their newly acquired skills and expressed confidence in using them for self-employment and entrepreneurship. Officials said the scheme continues to play an important role in promoting skill development and strengthening traditional occupations in the district.