Ramp scheme launched among the children of Korba, handicraft entrepreneurs will get training

Korba. The ambitious Ramp Scheme (RAMP) of the Central Government was launched in the Balko area of ​​Korba district. Under this scheme, micro and small entrepreneurs working in the handicraft sector will be provided training related to entrepreneurship development, business management and market expansion. This program was organized in collaboration with the Department of Industries and Commerce, Chhattisgarh and Indian Entrepreneurship Development Institute, Ahmedabad. The objective of the program is to empower local artisans and entrepreneurs with modern business skills so that they can understand important aspects like marketing, branding, cost management and financial planning while enhancing the quality of their products. During the training, experts will give information about the tricks of progress in business, benefits of government schemes, use of digital platforms and value addition. Officials and training providers present on this occasion said that the RAMP scheme will increase the income of handicraft entrepreneurs of the area and create local employment opportunities. Children’s CSR Head Ms. Princy Jones, Devendra Sable from Indian Entrepreneurship Development Institute, Entrepreneurship Expert Bhanu Das, Trainer Rajni Dewangan, Satya Prakash Jaiswal from Source, and other distinguished guests were present in the program. Officials in the program said that the RAMP scheme is an important initiative of the Central and State Government, through which Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) are being empowered. There are a large number of artisans in the Balakot area of ​​Korba who, despite being associated with traditional handicrafts, are left behind due to lack of knowledge of modern market, branding and management. The ramp scheme is an attempt to overcome this shortcoming.

Will get training in entrepreneurship and skill development

Handicraft entrepreneurs selected under the scheme

• entrepreneurship development

• financial management

• product quality improvement

• Packaging and Branding

• digital marketing

• Information about government schemes

Training will be given on subjects like. Besides, initiatives will also be taken to connect them with banks and financial institutions, so that they can expand their business.

Local employment will get a boost

Officials said the ramp scheme will not only increase the income of artisans but also New employment opportunities will also be created at the local level. This will strengthen the rural economy and give new identity to traditional handicrafts. The public representatives and officials present in the program appealed to the handicraft entrepreneurs to take maximum advantage of this scheme and convert their skills into business through training. He assured that the government stands with the artisans at every level.