Summary
It gives them training, new tools, and money they can borrow without giving anything as security 💰.
More than three million makers have joined and many are earning more money 🌟.
Special fairs let them show their work to lots of visitors 🏞️.
Key Points
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The program began in 2023 and aims to support traditional makers.
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Over 30 lakh (three million) people have signed up.
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Training lasts from five to fifteen days and includes a small daily allowance.
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Loans up to 300,000 Indian rupees are offered without needing collateral.
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Beneficiaries also receive digital payment incentives and modern tool kits.
New Words to Learn
8 wordsartisan
a person who makes things by hand, like a potter or carpenter
collateral
something you promise to give if you cannot pay back a loan
subvention
extra help from the government, like a discount on interest
tenure
the length of time you can use a loan
digital transaction
buying or selling using a phone or computer instead of cash
e‑commerce
selling things online on the internet
evaluation
a study that checks how well something is working
beneficiary
someone who receives help or benefits from a program
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