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Government of India
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises

22-December-2014 15:36 IST

KVIC Schemes

The Scheme for enhancing productivity and competitiveness of khadi products and artisans was being implemented by Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) till 2013-14 with the objective to make Khadi industry more competitive, market-oriented, profitable and for providing sustained employment for Khadi artisans by replacement of obsolete and old machinery and equipment and repairs to/renovation of existing/operational machinery and equipment. Under the scheme, financial assistance was provided for replacement of charkha and looms, service centres /warping units, ready to use warp for weaving, testing etc., Product Development, design intervention & packaging, Market promotion assistances and capacity building, techno-managerial support, documentation etc. 54 institutions benefitted under this scheme upto 2013-14.

The Scheme for enhancing productivity and competitiveness of khadi products and artisans has been merged with the revamped Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries (SFURTI) with effect from 2014-15. Activities with the objective of enhancing productivity and competitiveness in the khadi sector are also undertaken under the Khadi Reform and Development Programme(KRDP).

This information was given by the Minister of State, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Shri Giriraj Singh in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha here today.

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