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Textile Ministry focuses on welfare of SC beneficiaries
14 Apr '16
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For the handicrafts sector, the budget outlay for welfare of SC category artisans has been increased from Rs. 14.6 crore in FY 2015-'16 to Rs. 43 crore in FY 2016-'17.
Welfare measures include a higher stipend of Rs. 250 (from Rs. 150 earlier) to trainees undergoing training under HRD Scheme for Design and Technology Upgradation, a higher DA of Rs. 250 (from Rs. 150 earlier) and local conveyance allowance of Rs. 150 for participation in marketing activities, increase in freight allowance and free stall space at Dilli Haat
The action plan has a special scheme for SC beneficiaries in the silk sector for FY 2016-'17, at a total cost of Rs 24 crore. The scheme covers all important beneficiary-oriented activities across the silk production chain, involving both Central Silk Board and Department of Sericulture for implementation. The scheme will cover around 1000 SC families in the states of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, J&K, Telengana and Andhra Pradesh, the release said. (SH)
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