Ambedkar Hastshilp Vikas Yojana

(Ministry of Textiles)

WHAT

The scheme was launched by the government in the year 2001-2002.

Its aim is to mobilize the artisans into Self Help Groups thrift and credit, training of Self Help Groups on various aspects of forming and running the community business enterprises for self-sustainability of artisans.

 

FEATURES

• Ambedkar Hastshilp Vikas Yojana (Base Line Survey & Mobilization of Artisans)
• Design & Technology Upgradation
• Human Resource Development
• Direct Benefit to Artisans
• Infrastructure and Technology Support
• Research and Development
• Marketing Support & Services

 

GOVERNMENTS’ INITIATIVE

• Organize a campaign to educate cluster artisans
• Educate them for long term sustainable business development
• Motivate prospective artisans/Self Help Groups members to form producer companies in various cluster areas across the country
• Government organized Hastkala Sahyog Shivirs at more than 300 places all over the country for providing Aadhaar linked Pahchan card, marketing facilities, facilitating to artisans through Mudra loan and enrolment of artisans under Pradhan Mantri Jeeven Jyoti Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana and Aam Aadmi Bima Yojana for the welfare of artisans during the Hastkala Sahyog Shivirs.

 

Source: PIB

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