SOLAR CHARKHA MISSION

July 19, 2019

Union Minister for MSME informed Lok Sabha that 36 proposals have been shortlisted by KVIC for Solar Charkha Mission.

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Coverage: The Ministry of MSME has launched the Mission Solar Charkha for implementation of 50 Solar Charkha Clusters across the country with a budget of Rs. 550 crore. Solar Charkha units have been classified as Village Industries.
Scheme duration: It has been launched for the year 2018-19 and 2019-20.
Objective of scheme: To generate direct employment for nearly one lakh persons.
Implementing agency: Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), Mumbai.

Source : PIB

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