Shri Manoj Kumar, Chairman KVIC, distributed 836 machines and toolkits to 540 beneficiaries in Chhattisgarh under the Village Industries Development Scheme
In last five years, 2,736 machines and toolkits have been distributed to 1,615 artisans in Chhattisgarh under the Gramodyog Vikas Yojana.
In Chhattisgarh, under the Khadi Vikas Yojana, 7,105 spinners, weavers, and Khadi workers are currently gaining employment through 26 Khadi institutions.
In last five years, under the PMEGP in Chhattisgarh, 12,513 units have been established, margin money assistance exceeding ₹328 crore has been provided, and 1,00,104 jobs have been created.
The Chairman KVIC stated that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ (Self-reliant India) campaign has empowered the rural economy by infusing new energy into rural artisans and connecting local products to the market through the ‘Make in India’ initiative.
Raipur (thestates.news) | The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) organized a comprehensive distribution program under theGramodyog Vikas Yojana in Gojawandpur, located in the Kanker district of Chhattisgarh. Through this initiative, modern machinery and toolkits were distributed with the aim of infusing new momentum into the rural economy. This endeavor is a significant effort towards effectively realizingPrime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ (Self-reliant India), ‘Viksit Bharat@2047’ (Developed India@2047), and ‘Vocal for Local’at the grassroots level.Shri Manoj Kumar Chairman KVIC graced the programme as the Chief Guest.
Under this program, 836 machines and toolkits were distributed to 540 beneficiaries. The equipment included 400 bee-boxes for beekeeping (Virtual mode), 10 incense stick manufacturing machines, 100 footwear repair kits, 240 electric potter wheels, 8 sets of tamarind processing units, 8 sets of leaf-plate and bowl manufacturing machines, 10 sets of footwear manufacturing machines, 20 sets of carpentry toolkits, as well as 20 electrician and 20 plumber toolkits. This initiative serves as a concerted step toward transforming local resources and traditional skills into modern enterprises, thereby fostering sustainable income opportunities for artisans. (pib)
