What Are Schemes to Support Khadi & Village Industries (KVI) : Honey Tops Among Their Exports

Sale of Khadi & Village Industries (KVI) products has increased during last 2 years registering sale of ₹ 52138.21 cr. in 2016 - 17 & ₹ 59098.04 cr. in 2017 - 18 Minister of State (I⟋C) for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) stated in Rajya Sabha.

About KVIC

What is Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVIC) ?

  • Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is engaged in promoting & developing Khadi & Village Industries thru Khadi & Village Industries Institutions, State Khadi & Village Industries Boards (KVIBs) & District Industries Centre (DIC) in country.
  • Khadi & Village Industries units export their products directly or thru merchant exporters. KVIC does not export khadi products directly.

Growth of Exports Supported by Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVIC)

  • 17 items worth ₹ 26,938.74 lakh were exported by KVI units in 2016 - 17 & ₹ 27,500 Lakh in 2017 - 18.
  • Products are exported to European, Asian & North American countries. Honey is highest exports grosser w⟋ ₹ 13349.03 & 13627.15 lakh in 2016 - 17 & 2017 - 18.

How Are KVIs Helped?

  • Assistance is provided under Market Promotion & Development Assistance (MPDA) scheme to eligible KVI Institutions for participation in international exhibitions & trade fairs held abroad.
  • They are provided space rent upto ₹ 1.25 Lakh & air fare upto ₹ 1.00 lakh.
  • KVIs are given monetary incentives for participation in domestic & international exhibitions at State & National levels.
  • Financial assistance is provided to exporters participating in International Trade Fairs held in India like India International Trade Fair (IITF) , New Delhi, where stall rentals are subsidized for exporting institutions.
  • Other initiatives taken to promote exports of KVI products include:
    • Their participation in International Trade Fairs thru ITPO, New Delhi,
    • Tie up arrangements for bringing out innovative export quality product designs w⟋NIFT
    • Tie up arrangement w⟋premier export institutions like Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) , Federation of Indian Export Organization (FIEO) , CII & Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) , World Trade Centre (WTC) & Trade Promotion Council of India for invigorating business opportunities in overseas market.
    • MoU is signed b⟋w KVIC & Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Ltd. , Raymond & Arvind Mills for sale of Khadi fabric in country & abroad.
    • KVIC has applied for registration of “Khadi” as Word mark & “Khadi India” as Trade Mark in IPR Act at National Level.
    • It has filed online application for registering “Khadi” as trade mark under International bureau in European Union & other countries.

Examrace Team at Aug 21, 2021