Handicraft Artisans Current Affairs, GK & News
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 has introduced baby wear produce. The Khadi baby wear can be used by babies up ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022
Topics: Artisans • babywear • Cotton • eco-friendly • Handicraft Artisans • Kashi Vishwanath Temple • Khadi • Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) • KVIC • Makar Sankranti • MSME • Paper • paper slipper • use and throw paper slipper
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. Under the scheme, infrastructural support, design & technology upgradation, market access etc will be provided ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022 • Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme • Handicraft Artisans • Handicraft clusters • Ministry of Textiles • SMEs • UPSC
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 these masks were placed with KVIC by Jammu and Kashmir Government alone. These masks have ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Cotton • Cotton trade • Face Mask • Handicraft Artisans • Jammu and Kashmir • Khadi • Khadi and Village Industries Commission • KVIC
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 revised the group of borrower fund limit to 25% of its funds. Highlights Apart from ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022
Topics: Agriculture • Handicraft Artisans • MSME loans • RBI • Urban Cooperative Banks (UCB)
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 will organize Hunar Haats in Chennai, Delhi, Kolakata, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Patna, Dehradun and Indore. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022
Topics: Export • Handicraft Artisans • Handicrafts • hunar haat • Ministry of Minority Affairs
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 World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business. Highlights The Fair is to serve as a convergence ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2019
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022
Topics: Corporate Sector • exports • Handicraft Artisans • Handicrafts • imports • India International Trade Fair • International Trade • MSME • Self-Help Groups • Trade