March 8 , 2019
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 	- Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched the scheme ‘Mukhya Mantri Karigar Sahayata’ for financial assistance to craftsmen.
- The nodal department of the scheme is the Directorate of handicrafts.
- Craftsmen with 10 years of experience and having annual income below Rs.1 lakh are eligible to get an assistance of Rs.800 per month.
- Craftsmen above 80 years of age would get Rs.1000 per month allowance for those has the same experience and annual income as above.
- For selection of beneficiaries, a selection committee will be constituted in the district level under collectors of the respective districts.
 
                            
                                
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