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Recently, the Chairman of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), a part of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, provided artisans with tool-kits and machinery as part of the 'Gramodyog Vikas Yojna' program.

Facts About:

• Gramodyog Vikas Yojana is a vital part of the Khadi Gramodyog Vikas Yojana and has a mission to advance and enhance village industries through various means such as shared facilities, technological upgrades, training, and more.
  • It encompasses a range of activities associated with different village industries.

Components of the Yojana:

• Research & Development and Product Innovation: This component supports institutions engaged in product development, innovations, design improvements, and diversification processes.
• Capacity Building: It focuses on enhancing the skills and knowledge of staff and artisans through the existing MDTCs (Management Development and Training Centers) and excellence institutions.
• Marketing & Publicity: The Yojana assists village industry institutions in various ways, including preparing product catalogs, industry directories, conducting market research, introducing new marketing techniques, organizing buyer-seller meetings, and arranging exhibitions.
• Target beneficiaries of this program are artisans, unemployed youth, and self-help groups (SHGs).
  • To be eligible, individuals must be traditional artisans with skill and experience in art and craft.