Consider the following statements with reference to the state government rsquo s Handicraft policy T...........

Rajasthan Polity and Governance

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Consider the following statements with reference to the state government’s Handicraft policy:

The government will bear 50% of the interest on loans of upto Rs. 5 lakh taken by the artisans.
Additionally, the government will provide 50% cost assistance for setting up of marketing centres of artisan societies.

Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

1 only

2 only

Both

None

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Explanation:

The Rajasthan state cabinet approved the Handicraft policy aimed at developing the sector and empowering the 6 lakh craftsmen and artisans engaged in it.

As per the policy, the state government will bear 100% of the interest on loans of upto Rs. 3 lakh taken by the artisans and provide group insurance to self-help groups occupied in the handicraft and handloom sector.

Similarly, handloom weavers’ cooperative societies and artisan societies setting up permanent marketing centres for sale will be eligible for government assistance of 50% of the total cost of establishment.

For helping the artisans sell their products, the government will create an online platform. Also, a provision will be made for purchase of products worth up to Rs 10 lakh from the registered artisans by the government departments through e-bazaar without tender.

A directorate will be constituted under the industries department which will help connect the artisans participate in major exhibitions and events held in India and abroad, which is keeping in mind the holistic development of the handicraft and handloom sector.