West Bengal Khadi & Village Industries Board (WB-KVIB)
(Under the Department of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Govt. of West Bengal)
Khadi & Village Industries
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Introduction : West Bengal Khadi & Village Industries Board (Under the Department of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises and Textiles, Govt. of West Bengal) has undertaken different project on Cluster Development with a holistic approach towards developing the life of traditional craftsmen and also to enhance the livelihoods of the Khadi Weavers, Khadi Spinners, Village Industries’ Artisans, Village Crafts Making Artisans.
Dokra Crafts at Bikna, Terracota Crafts at Panchmura, Stone Carving & Cutting at Susunia, Dheki Process Rice Making at Dalpur, Sal Leaf Palte at Junglemahal Blocks, Sabai Crafts Making at Junglemahal Blocks, Muslin Project at Sonamukhi, Silk Khadi Project at Bishnupur & Sonamukhi etc. are the Important Clusters for enhancing the livelihoods of the artisans. WBKVIB organises different types of Khadi & V.I. Fair (Mela) for sales and promotion of the Khadi & V.I. Products of the artisans. WBKVIB provides subsidised Bank Loan for setting up Industries (up to Rs. 25 Lakh) through PMEGP Programme and also provides Skill Development Training, Tools, Machines, Revolving Fund to the artisans for their development.
Cluster Development Projects
| SL. No | Name of the Cluster | No | Location | Project Cost | No. of Beneficiary | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dokra Crafts | 1 | Vill-Bikna, Bankura-II | Rs.118.55 Lakh | 360 Nos. | WB-KVIB |
| 2 | Terracota Crafts | Vill-Panchmura,Taldangra | Rs.64.00 Lakh | 270 Nos | WB-KVIB | |
| 3 | Stone Carving | 1 | Vill-Susunia, Chhatna | Rs.95.15 Lakh | 380 Nos | WB-KVIB |
| 4 | Muslin | 1 | Sonamukhi | Rs.64.77 Lakh | 288 Nos. | WB-KVIB |
| 5 | Sa Leaf Plate Making | 1 | Raipur, Simlapal | Rs.139.88 Lakh | 3840 Nos | WB-KVIB |
| 6 | Sabai Crafts | 1 | Ranibandh | Rs.88.64 Lakh | 1242 Nos | WB-KVIB |
| 7 | Dheki Processed Rice | 1 | Vill-Dalpur, Chhatna | Rs.56.00 Lakh | 300 Nos. | WB-KVIB |
| 8 | Khadi Weaving | 1 | Vill-Kenjakura, Bankura-II | Rs.110.00 Lakh | 700 Nos. | WB-KVIB |
| 9 | Silk Khadi | 1 | Sonamukhi | Rs.17.64 Lakh | 180 Nos | WB-KVIB |
Benefit Distribution Programme
| Sl. No. | Type of Benefit | No. of Beneficiary | Project Cost | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sal Leaf Plate Moulding & Stitching Machine | 3840 Nos | Rs.119.00 Lakh | WB-KVIB |
| 2 | Sabai Crafts Making Tools | 100 Nos | Rs.0.85 Lakh | WB-KVIB |
| 3 | Khadi Loom | 252 Nos | Rs.45.86 Lakh | WB-KVIB |
| 4 | Khadi Spindle Wheel | 45 Nos. | Rs.6.75 Lakh | WB-KVIB |
| 5 | Khadi Marketing Assistance (Subsidy) | 280 Nos. | Rs.42.00 Lakh | WB-KVIB |
| 6 | Khadi Workshed | 37 Nos. | Rs.45.69 Lakh | WB-KVIB |
| 7 | Minimum Price Support for Sal Leaf Plate Procurement (@ Rs 0.7 Per Piece Plate) | 100 Nos. | Rs.3.50 Lakh | WB-KVIB |