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Project for Perambalur

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TIRUCHI: Tiruchi District Tiny and Small Scale Industries Association (TIDITSSIA) has expressed readiness to implement Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Development project, sponsored by Delhi-based Department of Science and Technology (DST), in Perambalur district.

The DST is learnt to be considering TIDITSSIA’s proposal favourably taking into account its performance in Tiruchi district. The focus is likely to be on food processing and handicrafts. The TIDITSSIA will look forward to integration of artisans of Arumbakur region, famed for wood and stone sculpting, into mainstream export business.

A study would be undertaken to identify potential areas, said association president S. Sridharan. The association will mentor by disseminating information and training entrepreneurs. The entrepreneurs will receive guidance for preparing project reports and securing bank loans and subsidies.

The association spent about Rs. 10 lakh a year for training entrepreneurs in various vocations, said Project Director TIDITSSIA–STED Ramasamy Desai.

The association has already created 72 entrepreneurs.

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