Handicraft Artisans

Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Kaushal Samman: PM – VIKAS

February 2, 2023

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 ..

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Rajasthan’s First Handicraft Policy

November 8, 2022

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 ..

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KVIC’s Khadi Handmade Paper Slippers

January 13, 2022

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 ..

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Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme

October 6, 2021

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. ..

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Double Layered Khadi masks developed by KVIC

April 12, 2020

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 ..

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Exposure Limits for Urban Cooperative Banks revised by RBI

March 14, 2020

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 ..

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