KVIB proposes 7 more SFURTI clusters for Jammu

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, July 3: The KVIB is in the process of formulation of 7 more SFURTI clusters in Jammu Division in addition to five projects already proposed to Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME).
This information was given during a workshop organized here today.
The KVIB had sponsored five clusters to the MSME, of which three were approved involving a amount of Rs. 1194.80 lakh and remaining two are under process.
It was disclosed that KVIB is in process of formulation of 7 more SFURTI clusters in Jammu Division, at Miran Sahib, Samba, Jammu, Udhampur, Kathua, Ramban and Doda under beekeeping, cut flowers, Kishtwari blankets, wooden furniture, processing of vegetables, environmental friendly carry bags/readymade garments.
The workshop was presided over by the Secretary/CEO, KVIB and attended by the Dy. CEO, KVIB Jammu Division, CEO, ITCO, Technical & Implementing Agencies, District Officers of Jammu Division and other stake holders for the Cluster Development.
Later, a field visit was also conducted to Miran Sahib to discuss the modalities for furniture clusters proposed for the area under SFURTI programme with all the concerned stakeholders.