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Recently, the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has approved a programme for the benefit of artisans involved in manufacturing of Agarbatti under the Gramodyog Vikas Yojana.
About Gramodyog Vikas Yojana
- It is one of the two components of Khadi Gramodyog Vikas Yojana which aims to promote and develop the village industries through common facilities, technological modernization, training etc.
- It includes the activities carried out under different village industries.
Objectives
- Enhancing employment and job opportunities in rural India
- Strengthening the condition of Khadi industries
- Fostering a sense of self-esteem among rural communities through improved opportunities
- Promoting Khadi clothing as a global fashion statement
Salient Features
- In Feb 2019, the Khadi Gramodyog Vikas Yojana received approval from the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs.
- The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has managed both schemes over the years.
- Khadi Vikas Yojana historically consisted of Market Promotion and Development Assistance (MPDA), Interest Subsidy Eligibility Certificate (ISEC), Aam Admi Bima Yojana, and Khadi Grant, which aimed to strengthen the weak infrastructure of the Khadi Industry. In contrast, Gramodyog Vikas Yojana focused on funding village industries through KVIC.
- The Khadi Gramodyog Vikas Yojana includes a new component called Rozgar Yukt Gaon, which operates alongside the existing mix.
- The objective of Khadi Gramodyog Vikas Yojana is to promote entrepreneurship in the Khadi Industry, introduce new employment opportunities at the rural level, and ultimately empower rural communities.
Beneficiaries
- Individuals living in rural areas with limited or no skills.
- Artisans involved in the production of Khadi.
- Entrepreneurs who wish to invest in the Khadi industry.
- Various industries under the MSME sector that will benefit from the scheme.
Significance
- The global market of Khadi will see improvement.
- The employment opportunities in rural areas of India will be enhanced.
- The living conditions of people living in poverty in rural areas of India will be improved.
Key facts about KVIC
- It is a statutory body established under the Khadi and Village Industries Commission Act, of 1956.
- The KVIC is charged with the planning, promotion, organisation and implementation of programmes for the development of Khadi and other village industries in the rural areas in coordination with other agencies engaged in rural development wherever necessary.
- Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
FAQs About Gramodyog Vikas Yojana
A1: Gramodyog Vikas Yojana is one of the components of the Khadi Gramodyog Vikas Yojana, which aims to promote and develop village industries in India. It provides support to artisans involved in the manufacturing of Agarbatti (incense sticks) and other village industries through common facilities, technological modernization, training, and more.
A2: The objectives of Gramodyog Vikas Yojana include enhancing employment and job opportunities in rural India, strengthening the condition of Khadi industries, fostering a sense of self-esteem among rural communities, and promoting Khadi clothing as a global fashion statement.
A3: Some salient features of Gramodyog Vikas Yojana are its approval by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs in February 2019, management by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), inclusion of a component called Rozgar Yukt Gaon, and its focus on funding village industries through KVIC.
A4: The beneficiaries of Gramodyog Vikas Yojana include individuals living in rural areas with limited or no skills, artisans involved in the production of Khadi, entrepreneurs who wish to invest in the Khadi industry, and various industries under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector that will benefit from the scheme.
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