Khadi and Village Industries Commission

The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament , ‘Khadi and Village Industries Commission Act of 1956’.
It plans, promotes, organizes and implements programs for the development of Khadi and other village industries in rural areas nationwide.
KVIC also helps in building up reserves of raw materials for supply to producers. The commission focuses on creation of common service facilities for processing of raw materials, such as semi-finished goods.
KVIC has also helped in creation of employment in the Khadi industry.

The social objective of providing employment.
The economic objective of producing saleable articles.
The wider objective of creating self-reliance amongst the poor and building up of a strong rural community spirit.

Building up of a reserve of raw materials and implementation for supply to producers.
Formation of common service facilities for processing of raw materials that include semi-finished goods.
Promoting the sale and marketing of Khadi and Village Industries products, as well as handicrafts.
Promoting research in the village industries sector related production techniques and equipment.
Providing financial assistance to individuals and institutions for the development and operation of Khadi and Village industries.

Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) rolled out a massive employment drive benefiting 2250 artisan families in Malda district of West Bengal.West Bengal is known for producing some of the finest cotton and silk fabric.
The state is widely acclaimed for its Muga, Mulberry and Tussar Silk that was a major artisanal activity for generations.
The state is also popular for its world famous Muslin cotton. KVIC has, for the first time, provided an online sale platform to Muslin fabric through its e-portal, which has given a big boost to bangal’s Khadi Institutions.

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