Craftsmen Covered under Various Schemes of Handicrafts Sector in Meghalaya (2008-09):
Particular | (In Nos.) |
| Craftsmen Covered | 15291 |
Source : Lok Sabha Starred Question No. 297, dated on 23.07.2009
Handicrafts Artisans Benefited under AHVY in Meghalaya, (2003-04 to 2009-10):
Year | No. of Artisans |
| 2003-04 | 0 |
| 2004-05 | 0 |
| 2005-06 | 300 |
| 2006-07 | 300 |
| 2007-08 | 500 |
| 2008-09 | 500 |
| 2009-10 | 500 |
Abbr. : AHVY : Ambedkar Hastshilp Vikas Yojana
Source : Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 3772, dated 19.12.2006. &
Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 4862, 26.08.2010
Fund Released for Promotion and Development of Handicrafts under Various Handicrafts Schemes in Meghalaya, (2009-10):
Handicrafts Schemes | Fund Released (Rs in Lakh) |
| AHVY | 0.75 |
| Design | 1.55 |
| Marketing | 0.00 |
| R&D | 0.00 |
| HRD | 2.02 |
| Welfare | - |
| Total | 4.32 |
Abbr. : AHVY : Ambedkar Hastshilp Vikas Yojana; HRD : Human Resource Development; RD : Research & Development
Note : In welfare scheme state-wise funds are not released
Source : Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2602, dated on 25.11.2010
Number of Events and Expenditure of Handicrafts Sector in Meghalaya (2006-07 to 2008-09):
2006-07 | 2007-08 | 2008-09 | |||
No. of Events | Expenditure Incurred (Rs. in Lakh) | No. of Events | Expenditure Incurred (Rs. in Lakh) | No. of Events | Expenditure Incurred (Rs. in Lakh) |
| 1 | 5.75 | 13 | 3.14 | - | 6.75 |
Source : Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1244, dated on 26.11.2009