The 'Prime Minister's Vishwakarma Scheme,' similar to Rajaji's 1952 Kuladharma program, faces opposition in Tamil Nadu for promoting caste-based professions. CM M.K. Stalin urged its rejection, calling it caste protection. A Tamil Nadu committee suggested removing the requirement for traditional family trades, allowing anyone to benefit. The central government rejected the amendment.
Dravidar Kazhagam President K. Veeramani has aptly described the Vishwakarma scheme as a poison bullet. Under the scheme, a loan of one lakh rupees from banks to do business is offered as a honey coated package.
Vishwakarma scheme is seen as a scheme to mislead the youth of any community so that they don't have the idea of becoming IAS, IPS, doctors, scientists, engineers and becoming rich like other community youth.
The Government of Tamil Nadu has prepared a unique business promotion scheme to give creativity and encouragement to the artisans, stating clearly that the 'Vishwakarma' scheme cannot be accepted; Chief Minister MK Stalin has assured that we will implement it.
Those who have studied the past history of Tamil Nadu will understand that there is never any place for Kuladharma education here. Rajaji introduced the Kuladharma system of education and resigned from office due to the opposition of the people & this is the historical summary.
So the central government should abandon this Vishwakarma scheme or amend it and implement it as a scheme for all entrepreneurs. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's bold opposition, alternative plan announcement is commendable and welcome!
Tamil Nadu's bold stand against the Vishwakarma Scheme
04:16 PM Dec 02, 2024
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