Samarth Scheme – Recent Updates
The Samarth Scheme, launched in 2018 by the Ministry of Textiles, has been extended for another two years, with a budget of Rs. 495 crore to train 300,000 people in the textile industry. The scheme focuses on providing skills to new entrants and upskilling existing workers, especially in the apparel and traditional sectors like handloom and handicrafts. It has successfully trained 327,000 people, with 79.5% finding employment, and 88.3% of participants are women. The scheme aims to create more jobs, support MSMEs, and ensure the survival of traditional textile practices.
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