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Find various career opportunities in Small-scale Industries like Handloom, Art and Craft, Block Printing, etc.

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Find various career opportunities in Small-scale Industries like Handloom, Art and Craft, Block Printing, etc.

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The students can gather information on the following career opportunities, among others, in Small Scale Industries:

  1. Repair and maintenance of household goods
  2. Pottery making
  3. Household detergents making plants
  4. Agricultural food processing units 
  5. Specialised furniture making
  6. Garment manufacturing
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Chapter 2.2: Indian Weavers - Brainstorming (A6) [Page 102]

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Balbharati English Yuvakbharati Standard 12 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 2.2 Indian Weavers
Brainstorming (A6) | Q 2 | Page 102

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