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KVIC scheme benefits just a few potters

Anuja Mistry569

Not all potters are able to register themselves for government schemes and its benefits. Pottery sellers in Pottery Town face difficulties in registering for benefits under Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) schemes. Bangalore’s Pradhan Mantri Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) performance report registered with Khadi and Village Industries Board (KVIB) shows that from April 1, 2022 […]

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Incense cottage industries lose their fragrance

Souptik Datta1505

The import of raw bamboo sticks saw an increase of 78 percent from 2009 to 2019, pushing hand-rolling artisans out of business. Bengaluru: Despite several attempts from the state and central governments, the cottage industries manufacturing hand-rolled agarbattis (incense sticks) are slowly dying. Though India remains one of the top exporters of incense sticks, the unavailability […]

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