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Background
The Malda District Office of the West Bengal Khadi & Village Industries Board (WBKVIB) functions as the primary decentralised execution wing responsible for generating rural employment, managing micro-finance schemes, and modernising heritage silk and cotton artisan clusters across Malda district.Operating via its administrative network of District Officers and Circle Inspectors, the branch coordinates directly with banks, block administrations, and local panchayats to deliver a wide array of support. Core Administrative & Field Activities1. Implementation of Financial Schemes (PMEGP)Application Processing: Acts as the local nodal clearinghouse for the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) to help rural youth setup micro-enterprises.Bank & Subsidy Coordination: Verifies applicant eligibility, conducts task-force reviews, and coordinates with local bank branches to release capital subsidies.2. Monitoring Khadi & Silk Cooperative SocietiesAffiliation & Auditing: Directly monitors, registers, and audits over 25 major functional Khadi and Silk Societies across the district. Notable linked hubs include the Kadamtala Khadi & Silk Reeling Centre, Malda Silpa Kendra, and the Sujapur Resham Katuni Samabaya Sangha.Rebate Claims Processing: Manages and audits financial rebate claims filed by local certified societies before routing them for final approvals.3. Traditional Artisan Cluster DevelopmentLoom & Equipment Distribution: Manages infrastructure upgrades across Malda’s active weaving hubs, tracking and expanding the functional capacity of hundreds of operational looms.Silk & Apiculture (Beekeeping) Expansion: Drives specific interventions for silk-reeling, matka utpadan, and honey collection networks native to the Malda geographic belt.4. Skills Training & Technical WorkshopsCapacity Building: Organises institutional short-term and long-term skill development programmes for rural spinners, weavers, and reelers.Statutory Training: Hosts specialized educational workshops, such as GST compliance training, for local micro-entrepreneurs and cooperative managers.5. Marketing, Exhibitions & Product PromotionDistrict & State Melas: Organises and participates in structural exhibitions like Bangler Tanter Haat and regional Khadi Melas to showcase Malda’s signature silk and cotton garments.Sales Outlet Linkages: Establishes distribution and retail pathways connecting local artisan clusters to state-approved sales outlets and online e-commerce infrastructure.