While presenting the interim budget, the Rajasthan government announced several new schemes, out of which the Chief Minister Vishwakarma Pension Scheme Rajasthan 2024 is an important scheme. The purpose of launching this scheme is to provide old age pension to the poor section of the village laborers. The benefit of this scheme will start to be available to any worker after crossing the age of 60 years.
| Name of the scheme | Chief Minister Vishwakarma Pension Scheme |
| State | Rajasthan |
| who started it | By Rajasthan Chief Minister Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma |
| When was it announced | Budget in February 2024 |
| Who will get the benefit | resident of state |
| application procedure | offline and online |
| official website | Will be launched soon. |
| Helpline Number | Will be started soon. |
About the plan
- Returning to power in Rajasthan, the Bharatiya Janata Party presented its first annual budget 2024-25.
- The budget was presented by the Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister of the government, Smt. Diya Kumari ji.
- During the budget, keeping in mind the interests of the state, he approved additional budget for the ongoing schemes.
- Along with this many new welfare schemes were also proposed to uplift every section of the state.
- During his speech, he informed about the difficulties being faced by the workers, folk artists and street vendors of the state.
- He said that the state government is aware of the difficulties faced by these workers and street vendors and the problems that they may face in the future.
- Keeping this problem in mind, Rajasthan government has announced to implement a new pension scheme in its budget for these beneficiaries.
- The name of this scheme is “Rajasthan Vishwakarma Pension Scheme”.
- Under this scheme, all the workers, folk artists, and street vendors of the state will be given a pension of Rs 2000 per month.
- Only beneficiaries between 18 to 45 years of age will be able to avail the benefits of Rajasthan Vishwakarma Pension Scheme.
- The beneficiary eligible for the scheme will have to submit his/her application under the scheme.
- Under the scheme, the applicant will have to pay a monthly premium of Rs 60 to Rs 100.
- The premium of approximately Rs 400 per person per month will be borne by the government.
- After the applicant completes 60 years of age, a monthly pension of Rs 2000 will be deposited in his/her bank account.
- This scheme will be in addition to the “Chief Minister Old Age Pension” run by the state government.
- To efficiently implement Vishwakarma Pension Scheme, Rajasthan, a sum of Rs 350 crore has been proposed by the government in the budget.
Benefits under the scheme
- All the workers, folk artists, and street vendors of the state will be provided financial support in their old age.
- For this, the state government will provide a monthly pension of Rs 2000 to all workers and street vendors.
- This pension will be given to all the applicants participating in the scheme after they complete their 60 years of age.
- The main objective of the scheme is to empower the eligible beneficiary in their old age.
Eligibility
- The beneficiary should be a permanent resident of the state.
- Registered under Street Vendor Act (for street vendors)
- Be registered with Rajasthan Labor Department (for workers)
- The age of the applicant for the scheme should be 18-45 years
Documents required to avail the benefits
- Aadhar card.
- Address proof.
- Latest passport size photograph.
- Street Vendor Card (if applicable)
- Labor Card (if applicable)
- Bank related documents.
- Mobile number.
- Ration card.
Application Procedure
- Rajasthan Vishwakarma Pension Scheme was proposed by the government during its 2024-25 speech.
- The benefit of the scheme will be given only to workers, folk artists, and street vendors in the age group of 18 to 45 years in the state.
- Applications for Vishwakarma Pension Scheme will be accepted by the government through online and offline mode.
- The applicant has to enter his details in the scheme application and attach the necessary documents.
- After verification of the applicant’s documents, the beneficiary will have to pay a premium of Rs 60 to Rs 100 per month under this scheme.
- Once the draft of the plan is ready, it will be passed.
- In this regard, necessary guidelines will be issued by the government.
FAQs
What is the Chief Minister Vishwakarma Pension Scheme?
This scheme has been started by the Rajasthan government for the workers. In which the government will give pension to the workers.
How much pension will be given under Rajasthan Vishwakarma Pension Scheme?
2000 rupees per month