About KVIC

• Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
• Established in 1956, KVIC aims to plan, promote, facilitate, organize, and assist in the establishment and development of Khadi and Village industries in the rural areas. 
• Over the years, the main thrust of KVIC activities has been to provide a larger share of employment to scheduled caste and scheduled tribes and women.
• KVIC has rolled out self-employment schemes to empower rural artisans in UP’s Bundelkhand Region.

Reference:

1. https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1783229