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Find various career opportunities in Small-scale Industries like Handloom, Art and Craft, Block Printing, etc.
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Solution
The students can gather information on the following career opportunities, among others, in Small Scale Industries:
- Repair and maintenance of household goods
- Pottery making
- Household detergents making plants
- Agricultural food processing units
- Specialised furniture making
- Garment manufacturing
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