The ‘Free Sewing Machine Scheme’ for 2025 is currently being implemented for the ‘Darzi’ (Tailor) trade under the ‘Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana’. The main goal of this scheme is to provide financial assistance for purchasing a sewing machine and to empower women and artisans to start their own businesses.
Key Benefits of the Scheme
- ₹15,000 Tool Kit Grant: Direct financial assistance deposited into the bank account for purchasing a sewing machine and necessary tools.
- Training: Free training for 5 to 7 days with a daily stipend of ₹500.
- Loan: Loan facility up to ₹1 Lakh at a discounted 5% interest rate.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be an Indian citizen.
- Age must be above 18 years.
- The applicant must be traditionally engaged in the tailoring (Darzi) occupation.
- The applicant or their family should not have a government job.
Required Documents and Application Process
1. Required Documents
Keep the following key documents ready when applying:
- Aadhaar Card.
- Aadhaar-linked Mobile Number (mandatory for registration).
- Bank Passbook Copy (account must be linked with Aadhaar).
- Ration Card.
- Passport Size Photo.
- Caste Certificate (if applicable).
- Income Certificate (to verify income as per scheme limits).
2. Application Process in Brief
- Registration: The applicant must visit a nearby Common Service Center (CSC) and complete the Aadhaar-based registration on the PM Vishwakarma portal (pmvishwakarma.gov.in).
- Form Filling: Fill out the online application with personal, bank, and occupational (‘Darzi’ – tailoring) details.
- Verification: Once approved, the applicant is called for training.
- Benefit: After successful completion of the training, the ₹15,000 grant is directly deposited into the bank account (DBT).
