Gujarat launches new policy to create 1.2 million jobs and boost handicrafts market value.

Gujarat unveiled its "Cottage and Rural Industries Policy 2024," aiming to create 1.2 million jobs over five years. The policy increases loan amounts and subsidies for artisans, aiming to raise the market value of handicrafts and handloom items from ₹460 crore to ₹1,500 crore. It also includes plans for skill development training for 60,000 new entrepreneurs and building a showcase center for local products.

November 27, 2024
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