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The Rajasthan government is taking steps to promote khadi and provide facilities and incentives to khadi workers. In Jaipur, the state government plans to build a Khadi Plaza. The plaza will help to promote khadi products and allow state weavers to showcase and market their wares. Rajiv Arora, chairman of Rajasthan Small Industries Corporation (RSIC), stated that technical consultants had been hired to renovate the Rajasthali complex in order to make it a tourist attraction. The draught of the "Khadi Workers Economic Incentive Scheme" has been approved by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot. In addition, he has set aside Rs 9 crore for worker assistance in 2022-23. With this approval, the state's khadi workers will be compensated. Under this scheme, khadi spinners/weavers will receive incentives per square meter (known as gundi) in addition to the rates set by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission based on the cost chart. Aside from that, workers in khadi organizations/societies will receive a per square meter incentive on items produced by such organizations/societies. A total of Rs 36 lakh will be spent on the development of software, computer operators, and other tasks such as data entry. Through khadi institutions/committees, the Khadi and Village Industries Commission will solicit applications from workers. The incentive will be deposited directly into the beneficiary's bank account. Meanwhile, Shakuntla Rawat, Minister for Khadi and Village Industries, stated that, in addition to aggressive marketing, the state government has proposed an online platform to increase sales of khadi products. She has directed officers to organize a month-long exhibition in each district featuring khadi-related products.