(a) whether there is any programme/proposal to develop agro based village industries in Tripura; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
(a) whether there is any programme/proposal to develop agro based village industries in Tripura; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF AGRO AND RURAL INDUSTRIES (SHRI KARIYA MUNDA)
(a) & (b): The Government through the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) gives support to Village Industries including agro and rural industries in the form of financial, technical and managerial assistance. The Rural Employment Generation Programme of the KVIC is implemented throughout the country including Tripura. Under this scheme 25% of the project cost is provided as margin money. For project cost above Rs. 10 lakhs and upto Rs. 25 lakhs, the rate of margin money is 25% of Rs. 10 lakhs plus 10% of the balance cost of the project. For weaker sections, the margin money is given at the rate of 30% of the project cost upto Rs. 10 lakhs and for the balance amount (upto Rs. 25 lakhs) it is 10%.