Daily Current Affairs 2026, Date wise Current Affairs | Current Affairs in English and Hindi

Get the Daily and Latest Current Affairs 2026 on our website. These current affairs are Updated by our specialists and are relevant for all competitive tests UPSC, SSC, IAS, Railway-RRB, UPPSC, and Other State Government and Central Jobs/Exams.


Finance Minister announces PM-VIKAS package for artisans and craftspeople

Category : National
Published on: February 03 2023 Share on facebook

  • Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a package of assistance for artisans and craftspeople while presenting the Union Budget 2023-24 in Parliament. 
  • The newly-conceptualised Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Kaushal Samman (PM-VIKAS) scheme will enable the country’s artisans to improve the quality, scale, and reach of their products, integrating them with the Micro, Small and Medium-scale Enterprises (MSME) value chain.
  • Traditional artists in the country will benefit from the scheme.
  • Traditional artisans and craftspeople who work with their hands and tools have brought fame to India for centuries. They are commonly known as Vishwakarma.
  •  Their art and handicrafts exemplify the true spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat. For the first time, a package of assistance has been conceptualised for them.
Recent Post's
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day 2026 was observed on 2 February to promote early diagnosis and emotional support for patients.

    Read More....
  • World Wetlands Day 2026 focused on the role of indigenous wisdom and traditional practices in preserving fragile ecosystems.

    Read More....
  • Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic to win the 2026 Australian Open, becoming the youngest man to achieve a career Grand Slam.

    Read More....
  • India’s Union Budget 2026 increased defense spending by 15.3% to ₹7.84 lakh crore, prioritizing modernization and infrastructure.

    Read More....
  • State Bank of India launched "CHAKRA" to provide specialized financing for emerging sunrise sectors like green hydrogen and semiconductors.

    Read More....
  • The 6th National Crop Nutrition Summit will be held in Mumbai on 5–6 February 2026 to discuss sustainable agricultural innovations.

    Read More....
  • Swiss cities led the 2026 Global Cost of Living Rankings, while Indian cities were ranked among the most affordable worldwide.

    Read More....
  • Researchers discovered a new orchid species, Diplocentrum papillosum, in the Western Ghats of Kerala's Idukki district.

    Read More....
  • The Indian Army and ITBP conducted "Agni Pariksha," a joint firepower training exercise in Arunachal Pradesh to boost coordination.

    Read More....
  • The Dalai Lama won his first Grammy Award for Best Audiobook and Storytelling Recording for his work Meditations.

    Read More....