u200bbijnor’s brush industry struggles in absence of govt support | meerut news - times of india

Bijnor: once famous in the world
The famous brush, the Rs 6 crore industry of Bijnor Sherkot is panting.
Sherkot is located 55 kilometres from Bijnor and has up to 450 bushes
Manufacturing units have now been reduced to 150 by 2014, with 10,000 units
Strong workforce
However, due to unfavorable government policies, fierce competition in China and insufficient supply of raw materials, the industry is experiencing a sharp decline.
In addition, tax on goods and services (GST)
This is heavy in the minds of manufacturers and traders.
If you want to believe in these traders, brush-
Business fell from Rs 10 to Rs 6, down 40%.
The industry was exempted from VAT in December 2015 and is now in trouble due to the near futureto-be-
They think it will hinder their business.
Afzaal, the worker, said, \"workers usually earn Rs 6,000 per month.
For this, we need raw materials such as nylon thread and handle.
Nylon thread is imported from China.
Most workers brush by hand instead of by machine, but there is no subsidy from the state and the central government.
On the other hand, China makes brushes with the help of machines, which are low cost and therefore low price, which affects our business. ” Mohd.
Kalaam, secretary general of the Sherkot brush industry welfare committee, said, \"There are a variety of reasons that hinder our business.
Workers at Sherkot can also produce the same brush, but due to the fiscal tightening, we cannot buy machines unless subsidized by the government.
He also said, \"although the government has exempted VAT from the industry in December 2015, we must know that the industry will be covered by GST.
Once this happens, the production cost of brushes will increase and we will not be able to compete with brushes made in China.
We have written to the prime minister in this regard, but have not succeeded.
Anju Rani, general manager of the Bijnor industrial center, said, \"there is no separate plan for the brush industry to help artisans and workers.
But yes, there are lending mechanisms in all industries.
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