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Hon’ble Union Minister of Finance, Shri Arun Jaitley yesterday announced the Union Budget for the year 2017-18. No specific announcement was made with respect to handicrafts sector however there are certain measures,which may impact the handicrafts sector, include the following:- Reduction of Income Tax on MSME (reduced to 25%) - In order to make MSME companies more viable and also to encourage firms to migrate to company format, the rate of tax for smaller companies with annual turnover upto Rs. 50 crore has been reduced to 25%.    Development of Infrastructure for exports – In order to focus on export infrastructure in a competitive world, a new and restructured Central scheme, namely, Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES) will be launched in 2017-18. Emphasis on Skill Development - The number of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras (PMKK) have been proposed to be extended to more than 600 districts across the country. 100 India International Skills Centres...

Epch.in- Wholesalers and customers both make use of online services to order handicraft gifts to any part of the country and even abroad.

  Having the right material to work upon is the cardinal rule that determines the beauty and craftsmanship of the handicraft . Artisans require the perfect medium that would help them carve their imaginations into reality. The nation’s swath of resources allows us plenty of raw materials and leaves independent suppliers and small scale handicraft makers with lot of options on the table. Let’s have a look at the suppliers of some rare handicrafts from India that enjoy a whopping demand abroad.  Rock carving is a familiar name in the handicrafts sector of India. Suppliers of rock handicrafts find a favorable market for their rock-carved showpieces such as marble elephants and the sorts. Suppliers of stone carved handicrafts on the other side, find their market in textile, embroidery, jewelry and other pieces including precious stone works. Rajasthan, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Agra are some of the rock carving hubs to name some. Rock and stone carved handicr...