Gramodyog Vikas Yojana aims to promote and develop the village industries through common facilities, technological modernization, training etc.
The scheme is under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
Under the scheme, R&D support would be given to the institutions that intend to carry product development, new innovations, design development, product diversification processes etc.
The village institutions will be provided market support by way of preparation of product catalogue, Industry directory, market research, new marketing techniques, buyer seller meet, arranging exhibitions etc.
Recently, a new programme has been approved under the scheme for the benefit of artisans involved in manufacturing of Agarbatti.
Under this mission, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), will provide training, and assist artisans with agarbatti manufacturing machines.