The Ministry of MSME launched the Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries (SFURTI) in 2005. The scheme focuses on organizing of artisans and form clusters with an objective to enhance their incomes. The major objectives of the scheme are:
Promote Traditional Industries Cluster
Provide Sustained Employment for Artisans
Shift from Supply Driven Model to Market Driven Model
Explore E-commerce platforms
Introduction to Technology & Machine Innovation
Introduce Design Interventions & Packaging
Enhance Skills & Capabilities Building