**Summary:**
This document addresses Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 816 regarding the Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries (SFURTI), as of July 24, 2025. The SFURTI scheme, which was in continuation until September 30, 2022, aims to develop clusters of traditional industries and support artisans across India, including Madhya Pradesh.
Nationwide, 513 clusters have been approved under SFURTI with a total committed Government of India assistance of Rs. 1,334 crores, benefiting approximately 3.00 lakh artisans. As of the stated date, 376 of these clusters are functional.
In Madhya Pradesh, 45 clusters have been approved with a total financial assistance of Rs 116.32 Crore, with 36 clusters currently functional.
Specifically within the Khajuraho Lok Sabha Constituency, the Embroidered Fashion Clothing and Accessories Cluster in Katni was sanctioned on January 14, 2022, with Government of India assistance of Rs. 2.45 crore and is currently functional. No proposals have been received from the districts of Panna and Khajuraho under the SFURTI scheme.
The response was provided by the Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Sushri Shobha Karandlaje.
Key Entities Referenced
Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries SFURTI: A Government of India scheme to develop clusters of traditional industries and artisans.
SHRI VISHNU DATT SHARMA: Member of Parliament who raised the question about SFURTI in Lok Sabha.
MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES: The ministry responsible for implementing the SFURTI scheme.
Madhya Pradesh: A state in India where SFURTI clusters are being developed.
Katni: A district in Madhya Pradesh where an Embroidered Fashion Clothing and Accessories Cluster is functional under SFURTI.
Panna: A district in Madhya Pradesh from where no SFURTI proposal has been received.
Khajuraho: A district and Lok Sabha Constituency in Madhya Pradesh from where no SFURTI proposal has been received.
SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE: Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 816
TO BE ANSWERED ON 24.07.2025
SFURTI
816. SHRI VISHNU DATT SHARMA:
Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government is implementing the Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of
Traditional Industries (SFURTI) to develop clusters of traditional industries and artisans across the
country including in the State of Madhya Pradesh;
(b) if so, whether any clusters have been sanctioned or are operational in Katni, Panna or
Khajuraho in the Khajuraho Lok Sabha Constituency;
(c) if so, the details thereof and the nature of traditional industries supported under the scheme
in these areas; and
(d) if not, the reasons therefor and whether any proposals are under consideration for these
districts and if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
(SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE)
(a): Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries (SFURTI) was in continuation
till 30.09.2022. Under the SFURTI, as on date, 513 clusters have been approved with a total
committed Government of India assistance of Rs. 1,334 crores benefitting around 3.00 lakh
artisans. Out of these clusters, 376 have become functional. In the State of Madhya Pradesh, 45
clusters have been approved with a total financial assistance Rs 116.32 Crore. Out of these
clusters, 36 have become functional.
(b) to (d): The Embroidered Fashion Clothing and Accessories Cluster in Katni, sanctioned
on 14.01.2022 with a total Government of India Assistance of Rs. 2.45 crore, is functional. No
proposal has been received from the district of Panna and Khajuraho in the Khajuraho Lok Sabha
constituency under SFURTI.
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