Objectives
• To revive Agarbatti industry in the country ;
• To enhance indigenous production of Agarbatti to reduce imports ;
• To impart training to the artisans working in the Agarbatti sector and assist them with Agarbatti manufacturing machines, raw material for manufacturing Agarbatti. etc. ;
• To create sustainable employment for the traditional Artisans and increase their wages ; and
• To develop backward & forward linkages and hand holding support to the artisans & SHGs etc.
Nature of Assistance
• 10 days’ Agarbatti skill upgradation free training (20 candidates per batch) by experienced/experts in Agarbatti industry
• Assistance with Agarbatti manufacturing machines, raw material for manufacturing Agarbatti. etc.
Who Can Apply
• Artisans in the age group of 18 years to 55 years having Aadhar Card/Voters’ ID with photographs and Ration Cards, etc.
• One person from one family for pedal operated and two persons from one family for Groups activity ( SHGs) for automatic Agarbatti machine
• For SHGs or Groups, all the members will be trained.
• Persons already trained in Agarbatti making by KVIC/ KVIB /NABARD/KVK(s) /Training Centres recognized by State or Central Govt. or Bank/ Eligible NGO(s), etc.
• Preference to be given to the artisans working with KVI institutions for production of Agarbatti .
• Persons who have availed benefits from other Govt. Schemes for the same/similar purpose will not be eligible; the beneficiary to give declaration
to this effect.
How to Apply
• By responding to the advertisements to be given by the State/Divisional Directors of KVIC locally through print & electronic media inviting applications along with project proposals from prospective
beneficiaries/SHGs desirous of establishing the Pilot Projects/get training/machines etc.
• Concerned State Office, KVIC can be contacted to know the details.
For more Information:
Kindly Visit: Single window System http://www.champions.gov.in
Or Write E-mail : champions@gov.in
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