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Amendments in the Khadi and Village Industries Commission Act, 1956

Amendments in the Khadi and Village Industries Commission Act, 1956
Start Date :
Oct 22, 2025
Last Date :
Nov 22, 2025
17:45 PM IST (GMT +5.30 Hrs)
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To institutionalize the development of the Khadi and Village Industries sector, the Government of India first constituted the All India Khadi and Village Industries Board in 1953. ...

To institutionalize the development of the Khadi and Village Industries sector, the Government of India first constituted the All India Khadi and Village Industries Board in 1953. This was followed by the enactment of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission Act, 1956 (No. 61 of 1956), which inter alia provides for the establishment of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) as a statutory body.

KVIC is entrusted with the responsibility to plan, promote, facilitate, organize, and assist in the establishment and development of Khadi and Village Industries in rural areas, in coordination with other agencies engaged in rural development.

In view of evolving market dynamics, technological advancements, and the need to further strengthen support systems, certain provisions of the KVIC Act, last amended in 2006, require updating. A comprehensive amendment is proposed to align the legislative framework with current sectoral needs and to enhance KVIC’s role as a facilitator of growth, innovation, and sustainable village industries.

To strengthen and modernize the Khadi and Village Industries sector, the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) in collaboration with MyGov invites citizens to share their views on the proposed Amendments to the Khadi and Village Industries Commission Act, 1956.

The Ministry of MSME is in the process of amending the KVIC Act, 1956. In this regard, this Ministry is being consulted by various central Ministries/Department. The amendments proposed in the KVIC Act, 1956, are based on the following three key pillars:
(a) Diversification and adoption of New Technology
(b) Formalization of Village Industries
(c) Inclusivity and Institutional Strengthening

(a) Diversification and Adoption of New Technology
(i) Make provision for the adoption of any emerging form of fabric in the KVI Sector.
(ii) Adoption of clean energy, like Solar energy, in Khadi production while retaining the sector's authenticity.

(b) Formalization of Village Industries
(i) Align the "Village Industry" definition with the micro-enterprise classification under the MSME Act, based on investment and turnover thresholds.
(ii) Update the Schedule of Village Industries to allow inclusion of emerging activities aligned with market trends, rural entrepreneurship, and technology-led enterprises.
(iii) To make provisions to facilitate Udyam Registration for village industries and align the Village Industries with the National Industrial Classification Code (NIC Code).

(c) Inclusivity and Institutional Strengthening
(i) To include representation of women, weaker sections (SC/ST/OBC) and contemporary expertise in the Commission’s composition
(ii) To open up the Khadi Sector for new entities.
(iii) To include the rule making power in the functions of the Commission.

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shashi sharma
shashi sharma 3 months 4 weeks ago
To strengthen the Khadi and Village Industries sector, I propose that the amended KVIC Act place strong emphasis on digital technology, ease of access for artisans, and alignment with the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan. KVIC should develop a unified national digital platform where artisans can register, access schemes, receive payments, track raw-material supplies, and sell products through integrated e-commerce channels. Digital tools such as QR-based authentication, blockchain tracking for genuine Khadi, and virtual design labs should be introduced to modernize production and prevent misuse of the Khadi label. Digital literacy and technology-upgradation support should be made an integral part of capacity building. To ensure easy reach and accessibility, KVIC should establish district-level one-stop service centres for training, quality testing, credit access, and
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Akshay Jain
Akshay Jain 3 months 4 weeks ago
I have a suggestion that kindly merge State Co-Operative Banks,District Central Co - Operative Banks,Scheduled Urban Co-Operative Banks & Non-Scheduled Urban Co-Operative Banks. From this we do not have a small Banks & have a Nationalised & strong Banks & Banking System. This can give the Boost to the Indian Economy.
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Dr Goutam Chatterjee
Dr Goutam Chatterjee 3 months 4 weeks ago
A thumping victory in Bihar by NDA has ensured that next phase of development can happen in Bihar. However, Prashant Kishore despite his was right in one thing that Bihar rural has huge deficiency in Healthcare and Education. Unless, these two factors are addressed, next phase of development via industrialization/IT is going to be very tough. Here I present a plan to address the issue of Basic health care and education in rural Bihar.
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Dr Goutam Chatterjee
Dr Goutam Chatterjee 3 months 4 weeks ago
We are progressing towards $5 trillion economy albeit in a slower pace. We have not given enough attention to 7800 Km long Coast for development. I present a plan that would catapult the economy by an additional $3 Trillion in next 10 years.
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DeepakBharatDaund
DeepakBharatDaund 3 months 4 weeks ago
now a days farmers are doing good in fields to grow cultivate and store but they don't get the right amount for which they have worked so long. The government can sell direct products to the customer without a third and fourth party interference consumer cost will also reduce and all the amount is in the farmers hand. there should be a market model where actually the tread is going not just to show this scheme started but no one is interested this show does not happen there should be proper plan work. People should also know they can get good and non policed grain from farmers only and grains should be buy from them only
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Pramod Ranjan Dwivedi
Pramod Ranjan Dwivedi 3 months 4 weeks ago
खादी का बढ़ावा दिया जाना चाहिए लोकल स्तर पर प्रचार प्रसार करने कि जरुरत है साथ ही राजनीति में परिवारवाद को बढ़ावा नहीं देना चाहिए बिना किसी सदन के सदस्य रहे सिर्फ जाती और बड़े नेता के बेटा होने के कारण मंत्री पद नहीं देना चाहिए हम स्वयं 1999 से भाजपा कार्यकर्ता हैं और सिर्फ सक्रिय सदस्य तक बन सके हैं क्योंकि हमारे परिवार में कोई राजनीति करने वाला नहीं इस कारण किसी का ध्यान नहीं जाता आशा करते हैं आप सहानुभूति पूर्वक विचार करेंगे
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Anjali
Anjali 3 months 4 weeks ago
The importance of Khadi lies in strengthening the nation’s self-reliance, simplicity, and handicraft tradition. The newly amended rules further clarify the quality, authenticity, and labeling of Khadi products. These rules protect the rights of artisans, increase their income, and make the Khadi industry sustainable and prosperous. Khadi is not just a fabric; it is a symbol of the nation’s self-dependence, indigenous craftsmanship, and the hard work of laborers. The use of Khadi boosts employment in villages and strengthens small artisans. It is environmentally friendly because its production requires less electricity and natural resources. During the freedom movement, Khadi gave the people of the nation a tool of unity and simplicity. Even today, its contribution remains significant, as it uplifts local industries and strengthens the “Make in India” initiative.
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Mandapuram shravani
Mandapuram shravani 3 months 4 weeks ago
Namasthe India , I request the department to start yearly 2 exhibitions, starting in important cities, in every state; later each districts of a state etc. Because first and foremost advertisement is more important, because most of them have no idea about the Quality ; * If people won’t reach us, we will go in to the public*; Example: I stay in Hyderabad Telangana, every year we visit exhibition at nampally to purchase KASHMIRI( hand loom) bedsheets, dresses with good quality and affordable price. In this way we all together can help the KHADI AND VILLAGE INDUSTRIES DEVELOP.
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kavita karki
kavita karki 3 months 4 weeks ago
Mahilaon ko bhi rojgar Milana chahie aur har Ghar ek sarkari naukari hona chahie to meri Modi ji se bus itni Si main kahana chahti hun ki mahilaon ko rojgar Diya jaaye aur dusra ek Ghar sarkari naukari jarur Ho kyunki 10000 mein ghar chalana bahut mushkil ho jata hai
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