Rural Business Hubs Scheme no longer in operation

The Rural Business Hubs Scheme, which was implemented on the principle of Public Private Panchayat Partnership to utilise raw material and skills available in rural areas, is no longer in operation, the Government told the Lok Sabha today.
In his written reply, Minister of State for Panchayti Raj Nihal Chand said, the scheme has been discontinued during the XIIth five year plan.
Rural Business Hubs Scheme was implemented on the principle of Public Private Panchayat Partnership to utilise raw material and skills available in rural areas for providing sustainable employment opportunities to rural artisans through larger market access in domestic and export markets.

Setting up of Rural Business Hubs was primarily done through convergence of resources from various ongoing schemes.
Assistance under the scheme was provided by this Ministry for professional support services, training and skill development and for purchase of minor equipment.