PM Vishwakarma Beneficiaries Invited as ‘Special Guests’ to Witness 80th Independence Day Ceremony at Red Fort, Delhi

The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises has invited 100 beneficiaries of the PM Vishwakarma Scheme from the Delhi‑NCR region as ‘Special Guests’ to attend the 80th Independence Day ceremony at the Red Fort on 15 August 2026. The invitees, including women artisans from 18 traditional trades such as tailoring, carpentry, goldsmithing and blacksmithing, will also receive souvenirs and meet ministry officials on 14 August 2026 at the Indian Institute of Public Administration, Delhi. The scheme, which has registered 30 lakh artisans, provides skill upgradation, toolkits, financial and digital support, aiming at socio‑economic empowerment and preservation of India’s cultural heritage.