The Scheme for enhancing productivity and competitiveness of khadi products and artisans was being implemented by Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) till 2013-14 with the objective to make Khadi industry more competitive, market-oriented, profitable and for providing sustained employment for Khadi artisans by replacement of obsolete and old machinery and equipment and repairs to/renovation of existing/operational machinery and equipment. Under the scheme, financial assistance was provided for replacement of charkha and looms, service centres /warping units, ready to use warp for weaving, testing etc., Product Development, design intervention & packaging, Market promotion assistances and capacity building, techno-managerial support, documentation etc. 54 institutions benefitted under this scheme upto 2013-14.
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