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With 80 per cent of the 5 lakh Khadi artisans being women, KVIC has trained 7.44 lakh individuals through its training centres over the past decade. Of this women constituted 57.45 per cent of all trainees.
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In a milestone for India’s rural economy, the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has achieved a turnover of over ₹1.7 lakh crore in FY24-25.
KVIC Chairman Manoj Kumar released the provisional data at the Commission’s headquarters near Rajghat on Monday. He attributed this achievement to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and guidance of Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
Having registered the highest turnover for KVIC since its formation, the Commission has now set an ambitious target of ₹2 lakh crore in sales for FY25-26.
Kumar said under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Mod, the schemes and achievements of KVIC are contributing to the journey towards Viksit Bharat.
The growth figures showcase a remarkable transformation over the past 11 years. Production has increased nearly fourfold from ₹26,109.07 crore in FY13-14 to ₹1,16,599.75 crore in FY24-25, reflecting a 347 per cent jump.
Sales have grown even more impressively, with a fivefold increase from ₹31,154.19 crore to ₹1,70,551.37 crore during the same period, representing a 447 per cent growth.
The production of Khadi cloth specifically has seen a 366 per cent increase, rising from ₹811.08 crore to ₹3,783.36 crore.
Sales of Khadi garments have surged by 561 per cent, growing from ₹1,081.04 crore to ₹7,145.61 crore.
Employment generation up
Employment generation, a primary objective of KVIC, has also witnessed substantial growth. The cumulative employment provided by KVIC has increased from 1.30 crore in 2013-14 to 1.94 crore in 2024-25, marking a 49.23 per cent rise.
The iconic Khadi Gramodyog Bhawan in New Delhi has more than doubled its business to ₹110.01 crore, compared to ₹51.02 crore eleven years ago.
The Pradhan Mantri Employment Generation Program (PMEGP) has helped establish over 10.18 lakh units since its inception, with the government providing margin money subsidies of ₹27,166.07 crore against loans totaling ₹73,348.39 crore. These units currently provide employment to more than 90 lakh individuals.
Under the Gramodyog Vikas Yojana Scheme, aimed at rural employment generation, KVIC has increased its budget by 134 per cent from ₹25.65 crore in FY21-22 to ₹60 crore for FY25-26.
The scheme has facilitated the distribution of nearly 2.9 lakh various machines and equipment, including electric pottery wheels, bee boxes, incense stick manufacturing machines, and toolkits for various trades. In FY24-25 alone, 37,218 machines and equipment were distributed, the highest annual figure to date.
Women’s empowerment remains central to KVIC’s mission, with 80 per cent of the 5 lakh Khadi artisans being women. Over the past decade, KVIC has trained 7.44 lakh individuals through its training centres, with women comprising 57.45 per cent of all trainees.
Wages of Khadi artisans have also increased by 275 per cent over the last 11 years, including a 100 per cent rise in just the past three years.
Khadi, once primarily associated with India’s freedom struggle, has now evolved into a symbol of rural economic empowerment and self-reliance. “Khadi, the legacy of Bapu, is no longer just a fabric but has become a symbol of the creation of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’,” Kumar said. The Commission’s performance reflects the growing consumer interest in traditional, sustainable products and the effectiveness of government initiatives in revitalizing India’s village industries sector.
Published on April 21, 2025
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