ENA State 2026-01-12 12:46:13 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Jaipur, Jan 12 (KNN)</strong> The state industries department on Sunday approved grants worth nearly Rs 58 crore under the Integrated Cluster Development Scheme (ICDS) to strengthen micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), handicrafts and handloom sectors through technology upgradation, skill development and creation of common infrastructure.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">A total of 10 projects across 10 clusters in nine districts were cleared, with the overall project cost estimated at Rs 69 crore. The state government will fund up to 100 per cent of the approved components, officials told TOI.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Common Facility Centres Across Seven Districts</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">As part of the initiative, Common Facility Centres (CFCs) equipped with modern machinery will be established in Bharatpur, Hanumangarh, Phalodi, Kotputli Behror, Balotra, Dausa and Jaipur. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">These centres are expected to benefit more than 100 micro and small industrial units by improving access to shared infrastructure and advanced technology.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Skill Training for Artisans</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">In addition to infrastructure support, over 300 artisans from Jaipur, Churu and Jhunjhunu will receive specialised skill training. The state government will bear the entire training cost of approximately Rs 1.18 crore.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Sector-Specific Cluster Development</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Industries Commissioner Suresh Kumar Ola said the initiative aims to improve product quality, enhance production capacity and expand market access for local enterprises. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The approved projects include engineering fabrication clusters in Kotputli Behror, textile processing in Balotra, stone carving clusters in Dausa and Bharatpur, home furnishings in Jaipur, agricultural equipment manufacturing in Hanumangarh, and agro-processing units in Phalodi.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Grant support for the projects ranges between 80 per cent and 100 per cent of the total cost, significantly easing the financial burden on participating units and enabling faster modernisation and growth.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong><em>(KNN Bureau)</em></strong></span></p> 44740 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/state/rs-58-cr-approved-under-integrated-cluster-development-scheme-to-boost-msmes-in-rajasthan 2026-01-12 12:46:13 knnindia.co.in