Thane (Maharashtra) [India], March 7: Marking 70 years of transformative service by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), Khadi Mahotsav-2026 at Gaondevi Maidan, Thane, emerged as a powerful confluence of policy vision, rural entrepreneurship, cultural pride, and youth engageme
"Banks are mandated not to accept collateral security in the case of loans up to Rs 20 lakh extended to units in the MSE sector. Banks are also advised to extend collateral-free loans up to Rs 20 lakh to all units financed under the Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) admi
As a tribute to India's tradition and culture, the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), in collaboration with the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) and Khadi India, hosted a show that blended traditional and modern designs.
In a milestone for India's rural economy, the Khadi and Village Industries Commission has achieved an unprecedented turnover of over Rs 1.7 lakh crore in the financial year 2024-25.
"The wages of Khadi artisans will be increased by 20 per cent from April 1, 2025. Presently, spinners get Rs 12.50 for spinning per hank on the charkha, which will be increased by Rs 2.50 from April 1, 2025. As per the increased rate, they will now get Rs 15 per hank spun. The Government has
The wages of Khadi artisans will be increased by 20 percent from April 1, said KVIC Chairman Manoj Kumar on Tuesday during a press conference in New Delhi.
He added that the exhibition featured 98 Khadi stalls and 54 village industry stalls, which collectively recorded sales of Rs 9.76 crore in Khadi and Rs 2.26 crore in village industry products.
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) chairman Manoj Kumar inaugurated the national-level Khadi exhibition at the Maha Kumbh, in Kumbh Nagri, Prayagraj on Friday.
As per Manoj Kumar, Chairman, KVIC, spinners who spin yarn on the charkha will see a 25 per cent increase in their wages, while weavers who work on the loom will receive a 7 per cent hike.
Chairman KVIC also inaugurated the renovated 'Mahatma Hall' on the premises. On this occasion, a prize distribution programme was also organized along with a cultural programme.
Goel said, "The Khadi and Village Industries Commission provided employment to a significant number of people in the last financial year. The fact that we have given employment to 10 lakh 17 thousand people demonstrates how, with the support and strength of the Prime Minister and the mini
Goel emphasised its evolution since its inception and said, " Under the leadership of our respected Prime Minister, the "Har Ghar Tiranga" campaign was launched two years ago, and you will be pleased to know that in the past two years, this campaign has become a festival for the country a