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Khadi Fest 2023 inaugurated at KVIC, Mumbai
Shri Manoj Kumar, Chairman, of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission, inaugurated the Khadi Fest- 23 which will run from January 27 to February 24, 2023 […]
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KVIC Loans 1lakh+ under PMEGP
Ministry of MSME, through Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), is implementing, since 2008-09, Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) for generating self-employment opportunities in the country by setting up micro-enterprises in the non-farm sector […]
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KVIC Launches 72 units under PMEGP to empower artisans
Narayan Rane, Minister, MSME in the presence of Chairman, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) Manoj Kumar inaugurated 72 Units assisted under PMEGP and Disbursed Margin Money Subsidy to 720 PMEGP Beneficiaries on 17th September at KVIC Office, Mumbai today. […]
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PM’s Employment Generation Programme extended for 5 years till 2025-26
Ministry of MSME, Government of India is implementing Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), to facilitate the generation of employment opportunities for unemployed youth across the country by assisting in setting up of micro-enterprises in the non-farm sector […]
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Govt lifts export prohibition on bamboo charcoal for higher profitability in industry
The government has lifted the “export prohibition” on bamboo charcoal, a move that would facilitate optimum utilization of raw bamboo and higher profitability in the Indian bamboo industry. […]
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KVIC gives a major boost to woodcraft & agarbatti industry in North-East
As many as 150 trained Khadi artisans including 100 women artisans in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh are associated with various self-employment activities of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC). […]
Foreign Relations
Khadi Eri Silk Training cum Production Centre in Tawang
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has taken yet another historic step to revive the Silk Industry in Arunachal Pradesh and create sustainable local employment. […]
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Narayan Rane Inaugurates Center of Excellence for Khadi at NIFT, Delhi
Seeking to make Khadi trendier by diversifying its fabrics and clothing line and upskilling the Khadi Institutions to upgrade the quality standards, Khadi and Village Industries Commission has collaborated with the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) to set up the Centre of Excellence for Khadi (CoEK). […]
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Narayan Rane to inaugurate the first CoEK in New Delhi
Handspun and hand-woven, Khadi fabric became a tool to collectivize people and unify them at the behest of Mahatma Gandhi thousands of people formed collectives to create Khadi fabric and dress in comfortable Khadi. […]
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Home Minister Launches the Sale of Khadi Products in 107 paramilitary Canteens
The central government’s “Swadeshi” drive set off for a Pan-India expansion with the paramilitary forces’ canteens beginning the sale of handmade Khadi products. […]
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Khadi Exceeds Turnover of Rs 1 lakh crore in 2021-22
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has achieved a height that remains a distant goal for all FMCG companies in India. […]
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KVIC places J&k ahead of all Indian states to promote self-employment
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has just scripted the golden chapter of industrial growth and employment boom in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K). […]
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KVIC Generates high Employment under PMEGP
It’s been a year full of historic feats for Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) in executing the flagship Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Program (PMEGP). […]
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KVIC launches “Banarasi Pashmina” to boost self-sustainability & Artisanal Creativity
From the Himalayan highlands of Leh-Ladakh to the banks of River Ganges in Varanasi – the heritage handicraft of Pashmina has got a brand new identity. The premium Pashmina products prepared by the highly skilled Khadi weavers of Varanasi were launched by Chairman KVIC, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena in Varanasi. […]
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Promote Khadi textiles and modernize the Khadi Industry
With a view to promote Khadi textiles and modernize the Khadi Industry, Ministry of MSME, through Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has over the years taken various initiatives through various Technological Institutions of national repute and already disseminated those developed technologies in the past, as a regular activity. […]
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Khadi Rolls Out Major Employment Spree in Rajasthan
In a major boost to the self-employment spree in Rajasthan, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) on Saturday distributed 200 electric potter wheels to potters, 240 waste wood toolkits to Carpenters, and 10 dona paper plate making machines to 450 local artisans in Jodhpur. […]
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Bamboo Industry
At the request of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India, has amended the import policy of Agarbatti and placed it from “Free” trade to “Restricted” trade, w.e.f. 01.09.2019, to restrict the import of raw Agarbatti and give a boost to the indigenous production of Agarbatti, thereby safeguarding rural employment. […]
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Promotion of Khadi Products
The details of Research and Development (R&D) activities undertaken in the country for the promotion of Khadi by Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) during last three years […]
Agriculture & Commodities
KVIC proposes lifting of “Export Prohibition” on Bamboo Charcoal
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has urged Government to lift the “export prohibition” on bamboo charcoal for optimum utilization of raw bamboo and higher profitability in the bamboo industry […]
Agriculture & Commodities
KVIC rolls out Mobile Honey Processing Van
KVIC rolls out innovative “Mobile Honey Processing Van” to support farmers and beekeepers […]
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KVIC Rolls Out Unique Business Model to Handhold 70 Women Agarbatti Artisans in Assam
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has created a unique business model to empower women Agarbatti artisans in Assam and strengthen the local Agarbatti industry, which is a major employment creator in the state. KVIC has engaged 70 tribal women with the flagship Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Program (PMEGP) to set up their own Agarbatti manufacturing units at Birkuchi in Kamrup district of Assam […]
Health Care
Unique anti-bacterial fabric to protect Environment
Union Minister for MSME Shri Narayana Rane today launched the unique anti-bacterial fabric developed by Kumarappa National Handmade Paper Institute, Jaipur, under KVIC.The fabric is treated with anti-bacterial agent extracted from cow dung which prevents bacterial growth in the fabric. Shri Rane said, this innovative fabric could be great use in hospitals and other medical facilities. […]
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KVIC’s BOLD project implemented by Indian Army
The Project BOLD (Bamboo Oasis on Lands in Drought) of Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has received Indian Army’s support in Leh […]
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KVIC as nodal agency at national level for generating employment in the country
(KVIC) as nodal agency at the national level for generating employment in the country by setting up micro-enterprises mainly in the agro and rural sectors. […]
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MSME Minister Shri Narayan Rane Launches New Khadi Products
Minister for MSME Shri Narayan Rane today launched Khadi’s two new exclusive product ranges – Khadi cotton babywear and unique Khadi handmade paper slippers – at Khadi India’s flagship showroom in Connaught Place, New Delhi. […]
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KVIC in a path to trademark Khadi worldwide
KVIC Secures Trademark Registrations in Bhutan, UAE & Mexico; Files Applications in 40 Countries to Protect Brand “Khadi” […]
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Nitin Gadkari Becomes Brand Ambassador of Khadi Prakritk Paint
MSME Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari declared himself the “Brand Ambassador ” of Khadi Prakritk Paint and said he would promote it across the country so as to encourage young entrepreneurs to take up the manufacturing of cow dung paint. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Project BOLD to boost Tribal Incomes
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) Unique Project Bamboo Oasis on Lands in Drought (BOLD) to Boost Tribals’ Income and Bamboo-based Economy in Rajasthan […]
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KVIC gets 45cr worth orders
Big Boost for Khadi Artisans with Rs.45-crore Government Purchase Orders to KVIC during 2nd Covid-19 Lockdown […]
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KVIC to use bees to handle Elephant – Human conflict
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), on Monday, launched a unique project of creating “bee-fences” to mitigate human – elephant conflicts in the country […]
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KVIC Distributes Charkha, Looms, Garment Machines to 2250 Artisans in WB
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) rolled out a massive employment drive benefitting 2250 artisan families in the Malda district of West Bengal on Friday. […]
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KVIC revives Assam’ oldest Khadi Institution vandalized by Bodo insurgents 30 years ago
One of the oldest Khadi institutions in Assam, which remained in a vandalized state bearing the scars of Bodo insurgency for over 30 years, has been brought back to life by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC). […]
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KVIC to Supply Khadi Fabric for Tribal Students of EMRS
M/o Tribal Affairs Signs Two Important MoUs with KVIC of M/o Small & Medium Enterprises; KVIC to Supply Khadi Fabric for Tribal Students of EMRS; MoTA to Partner with KVIC as an Implementing Agency for PMEGP […]
General
KVIC signs MOUs to strengthen Khadi artisans and the tribal population
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs signed two MoUs today for the purchase of Khadi fabric for tribal students, and on partnering of Tribal Affairs Ministry with KVIC as an implementing agency for Prime Minister Employment Generation Program (PMEGP). […]
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Railways place a 49Cr Order to KVIC
Khadi activities got a major push during the last year – a year that largely remained affected due to the Covid-19 lockdown – thanks to a huge purchase order worth Rs 48.90 crore from the Indian Railway. […]
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Gadkari launches Khadi Prakritik paint made from cow dung
Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways & MSME Sh. Nitin Gadkari today launched an innovative new paint – India’s first cow dung paint – developed by Khadi and Village Industries Commission his residence. […]
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KVIC launched ekhadiindia.com to promote Khadi Products
The E-commerce Platform becomes another symbol of Ministry’s process re-engineering; this time through e-marketing; Ministry’s khadi arm- Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVIC) launches E-commerce Portal: ekhadiindia.com […]
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KVIC rekindles forgotten Monpa Handmade Paper Industry in Tawang
The 1000-year old heritage art – the Monpa Handmade Paper of Arunachal Pradesh – which was driven to extinction, has come to life once again, with the committed efforts of Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC). […]
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KVIC Inaugurates Khadi Exhibition in Varanasi
A range of exquisite Khadi products including the premium High Altitude Honey from Jammu & Kashmir, handcrafted silk, cotton, and woolen clothes, and herbal medicines have been put to display at the state level Khadi Exhibition in Varanasi organized by Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC). […]
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Unique Khadhi Footwear Launched by Gadkari
Shri Nitin Gadkari Launched Unique Khadi Footwear; KVIC Targets Rs 5000 Crore Business
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Khadi India’s Flagship CP Outlet Records sale of Rs 1.02 crore on Gandhi Jayanti
KVIC does the overall sales of Khadi of Rs 1,02,19,496, which is significantly high given the prevailing Corona pandemic situation. Last year, the total sale at Khadi’s CP outlet on October 2, stood at Rs 1.27 crore. […]
Agriculture & Commodities
KVIC Appoints Design and Fashion Icon Sunil Sethi, as Advisor
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has appointed Shri Sunil Sethi, a leading personality in the Indian fashion industry, as its advisor […]
Agriculture & Commodities
KVIC forces e-commerce sites to remove fake khadi products
Khadi and Village Industries Commission’s (KVIC) firmness has forced e-commerce portals like Amazon, Flipkart, Snapdeal and others to remove over 160 web links selling products in the brand name of “Khadi”. […]
Business
KVIC Gets First Order for 120MT Mustard Oil from ITBP
Big Boost to Local Production; KVIC Gets First Order for 1200 Quintal Mustard Oil from ITBP
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Honey Mission to propel Self-Employment in Migrant Workers
Honey Mission Propels Self-Employment for Migrant Workers; 700 bee boxes distributed in Western UP
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Khadi Essentials & Khadi Global get notices for using Brand Name Khadi
KVIC Serves Legal Notices to “Khadi Essentials” & “Khadi Global” for Fraudulently Using Brand Name Khadi
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KVIC PMEGP Projects Records 44% Jump in 2020
KVIC has approved 1.03 lakh project applications to the financing banks registering a jump of 44% in PMEGP Programmes […]
Agriculture & Commodities
Arunachal Pradesh gets KVIC First Silk Training cum Production Center
KVIC’s Big Push to Khadi and Tourism in Arunachal Pradesh with the First Silk Training cum Production Center
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Paramilitary forces to use Khadi Mustard Oil
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has taken another big step towards making India “Aatmanirbhar” by joining hands with ITBP to supply mustard oil. Today KVIC and ITBP signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to this effect. The MoU was signed by Shri VK Nagar, Director, KVIC and Shri Rama Kant Sharma, DIG, ITBP in presence of KVIC Chairman, Shri Vinai Kumar Saxena. […]
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Potters Community Empowerment is important for Inclusive Development: Shri Amit Shah
Seeking to empower and associate the marginalized potters’ community with India’s quest to become “Aatmanirbhar”, Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah today distributed 100 electric potter wheels to 100 trained artisans under Kumhar Sashaktikaran Yojana of Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC). […]