KVIC organises grand distribution for making artists self reliant

To connect West Bengal artisans with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’, ‘Vocal for Local’, ‘Made for World’, and & ‘Har Ghar Swadeshi’, ‘Ghar Ghar Swadeshi’ movements and to extend them the benefits of central government schemes, the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), ministry of micro, small and medium enterprises, organised a grand distribution event at Mayaban Resort, Malda on Sunday. Chairman KVIC Manoj Kumar was the chief guest. Under the Gramodyog Vikas Yojana ( GVY), 1,120 machines and toolkits were distributed to 490 trained artisans from West Bengal.

Additionally, 661 machines and toolkits were distributed virtually to artisans from five North Eastern states.

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The event was graced by the presence of Khagen Murmu, Member of Parliament from Maldah North, and Sreerupa Mitra Chaudhary, MLA from English Bazar (Maldah).

Addressing the artisans, Manoj Kumar Chairman KVIC said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Khadi is now moving towards becoming a global brand. The artisans of West Bengal play a crucial role in this endeavour. A machine and toolkit distribution programme has been organized to provide the artisans the benefits of the central government schemes. He said that the ‘New Khadi of New India’ is not just a textile, but has become a symbol of self-reliance, entrepreneurship, a strong rural economy, as well as Swadeshi and self-employment.

On this occasion, various equipments were distributed to empower artisans, including 320 electric potter’s wheels, 700 bee boxes, 20 incense stick manufacturing machines, 40 waste-wood kits, 20 electrician toolkits, and 20 mobile repair toolkits.