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. Artisans developing hand rolled Agarbatti and Migrant workers will be given preference as part of the program. The Ministry said, to make India AatmNirbhar in this sector, the total size of the program has been increased to more than 55 crore rupees, which will include immediate support to about one thousand 500 artisans of about three crore 45 lakh rupees.
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