India AatmNirbhar: Govt expands reach and support to Artisans involved in Agarbatti making
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- Government has expanded the reach and support to Artisans involved in Agarbatti making to make India AatmNirbhar in Agarbatti Industry.
- Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises, MSME said, The Government is continuously supporting the artisans through training, raw material, marketing and financial support.
- The Ministry said 400 Automatic Agarbatti making machines and additional 500 Pedal operated Machines will be given to Self Help Groups and individuals across the country.
- This will immediately benefit about one thousand 500 artisans, in providing sustainable employment with increased earnings.
Source: AIR
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Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
- The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, a branch of the Government of India, is the apex executive body for the formulation and administration of rules, regulations and laws relating to micro, small and medium enterprises in India.
- Founded: 2007
- Headquarters: New Delhi
- Annual budget: 6,552.61 crores INR
- Departments: National Small Industries Corporation, National Institute of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
- Officeholders: Nitin Gadkari (Union Minister)