District Project Management Units (DPMUs) initiative launched under PM Vishwakarma scheme in July 2025 comes under which ministry?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises -
The Ministry has initiated the establishment of District Project Management Units (DPMUs) at the district level in July 2025 for better implementation and monitoring of the PM Vishwakarma Yojana.
Key facts of the PM Vishwakarma Yojana:
Launch: September 17, 2023 (Vishwakarma Jayanti).
Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME).
Objective: Provide skill training, modern equipment, and low-interest loans to traditional craftsmen and artisans (such as blacksmiths, goldsmiths, potters, carpenters, etc.).
Streamline the execution of the scheme at the district level, verify registrations, and ensure that benefits reach artisans directly.