Handicraft Artisans
Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Kaushal Samman: PM – VIKAS
The Artisans and Craftsmen in India have been disappearing since British times. The Government of India is trying to boost its economic status and keep the age-old arts and traditional crafts alive by different means. The Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Kaushal ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Rajasthan’s First Handicraft Policy
Rajasthan state government released the Handicraft Policy 2022 recently. What are the key features of the handcraft policy? The Handicraft Policy 2022 seeks to harness the full potential of local handicraft industry and promote new jobs. It will boost investments ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
KVIC’s Khadi Handmade Paper Slippers
KVIC is Khadi and Village Industries Commission. It operates under Ministry of MSME. It has recently launched hand made use and throw paper slippers and also khadi baby wear slippers. About Khadi baby wear For the first time, the KVIC ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme
Ministry of Textiles has approved the continuation of Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS) on October 5, 2021. Key facts CHCDS scheme was approved with a total outlay of Rs 160 crore. Scheme will continue up to March 2026 now. ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Double Layered Khadi masks developed by KVIC
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission has developed double layered Khadi masks. The orders for these masks have been procured in large quantities. Highlights The demand for double layered khadi masks is increasing. Recently, an order of 7.5 lakh of ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Exposure Limits for Urban Cooperative Banks revised by RBI
On March 13, 2020, the Reserve Bank of India revised exposure limits of Urban Cooperative Banks. Earlier the RBI permitted 15% of its capital funds to single borrowers and 40% of its funds to group of borrowers. It has now ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
GoI to organize more than 100 Hunar Haats in next 5 years
The Ministry of Minority Affairs will organize more than 100 Hunar Haat in the next five years. The move aims to increase employment opportunities to craftsmen, artisans and culinary experts and also to increase their market exposure. Highlights The Ministry ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
India International Trade Fair Begins
The 39th India International Trade Fair is to begin in New Delhi on November 14, 2019. Around 25,000 people are expected to visit the fair. Theme: “Ease of Doing Business” The theme is inspired from India’s 63rd rank in the ..