India, March 23 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
State-wise details of Agarbatti Machines distributed to the artisans
Sr.
Name of the State/UT
Financial Year
2021-22
2022-23
2023-24
2024-25
1
Arunachal Pradesh
40
-
-
-
2
Assam
-
20
40
-
3
Bihar
50
-
20
56
4
Chhattisgarh
-
40
-
-
5
Delhi
-
-
20
-
6
Gujarat
-
20
40
80
7
Haryana
-
-
20
40
8
Himachal Pradesh
-
-
20
20
9
Jammu & Kashmir
40
-
-
-
10
Jharkhand
90
-
20
20
11
Karnataka
90
80
40
20
12
Madhya Pradesh
-
45
20
40
13
Maharashtra
260
60
20
-
14
Manipur
-
-
-
20
15
Meghalaya
-
-
20
-
16
Odisha
50
-
-
20
17
Rajasthan
90
40
-
-
18
Tamil Nadu
140
20
40
33
19
Telangana
-
40
40
-
20
Uttar Pradesh
100
20
60
120
21
West Bengal
50
-
20
-
No
The Agarbatti industry is covered under the Agro Based and Food Processing Industry (ABFPI) vertical of GVY. KVIC is imparting training to artisans through master trainers/experts/MDTCs on the operation and maintenance of agarbatti machines, as well as on the process of agarbatti making across the country including Karnataka State. During the training period, raw materials are being provided to the artisans and upon completion of the training, Agarbatti machines are also distributed by KVIC to the artisans. KVIC also extend market linkages through its network of assisted Khadi Institutions, exhibitions, sales outlets and online platforms for effective display and sale of products.
State-wise details of Agarbatti Machines distributed to the artisans during the years 2021-22 to 2024-25, including Karnataka State are given at Annexure-I.
There is no specific proposal for establishment of Centres of Excellence under the Agarbatti Industry.
Annexure-I
This information was given by the Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Sushri Shobha Karandlaje in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Disclaimer: Curated by HT Syndication.
