Chief Minister Raghubar Das today suggested Jharcraft to design and make clothes and other items as per the contemporary fashion trends to those popular among masses. He also assured that the State Government would extend all support to Khadi and Village Industries in this regard.
“High quality khadi produced in the State should be identity of Jharkhand. The Government is promoting small and cottage industries in rural areas in which 90 per cent subsidy is being given for installing unit costing up to Rs 30,000. But Jharcraft and Khadi Board should walk with time and produce products according to latest fashion trends along with impeccable quality,” said the Chief Minister after inaugurating new building for Jharcarft and Jharkhand Khadi Board on Friday.
He at same time also stressed over proper marketing of the cloths, craft and art, besides edible items produced by lakhs of artisans associated with Jhacraft and khadi board. The CM added that a separate policy was in offing to promote small cottage industries in the State.“Quality of the items should be that it can make Jharkhand proud allover. The Government on its part is also working to strengthen Jharcraft and coming up with a policy. Produces like towel, blanket, bed-sheets, school dresses etc would be bought form Jharcraft only. 26000 WSHGs are being attached with it while two lakh others would get employment through this,” said the CM.
He added that youths can be made self-employed through small and cottage industries and can be benefited through Mudra loan. “Young people if skilled can become job providers. lakhs of unemployed persons can get jobs this way only,” said the CM. Ranchi MP Ramtahal Chaudhary and Chairman of Jharkhand Khadi and Village Industries Board Jainendu were also present on the occasion.