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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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Dugi Assum
Dugi Assum 4 months 2 weeks ago
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) Act, 1956 is being amended to modernize and strengthen the rural economy by focusing on three key pillars: diversification and new technology, formalization of village industries, and inclusivity and institutional strengthening. The proposed amendments aim to update the definition of "village industry" to align with MSME guidelines, incorporate new technologies like solar energy, expand the list of eligible industries, improve market access through e-commerce, and enhance support for artisans, women, and youth.
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Anjal kumari
Anjal kumari 4 months 2 weeks ago
Recent and proposed ammendments to the KVIC act 1956 focus on modernization and inclusivity by integrating new technology formalizing village industries and strengthing institutional capacity key changes include allowing new fabrics and renewable energy like solar power updating the definition of village industry to align with MSME act, facilitating UDYAM registration and promoting e- commerce and digital governance to empower rural artisans
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Pradip Mandge
Pradip Mandge 4 months 2 weeks ago
Mobile rice mill. आजकल, mini rice mill (यह k v i c में listed है) का concept , लmobile rice mill मेंबदल गया है। कोरिया ,तायलेंड जैसे देशों यह एक आम है। मोटर सायकल की साइडकार में mini rice mill लेकर ,किसान के खेत में जाकर ,धान से polish किया हुआ चावल उपलब्ध कराने से,अनेक समस्याओं का समाधान होगा और हमारा अन्नदाता, अपनी शर्तों पर चावल बेच सकेगा। ऐसी mini rice मिलें, हमारे देश में भी उपलब्घ हैं बात सिर्फ नियमों को बदलने की है।
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Rakesh gupta
Rakesh gupta 4 months 2 weeks ago
भारत में प्रत्येक 3 वर्ष बाद general election करवाने चाहिए सभी राज्यों के और केंद्र सरकार के चुनाव एक साथ प्रत्येक 3 वर्ष पश्चात
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RAJNI CHOPRA
RAJNI CHOPRA 4 months 2 weeks ago
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) Act, 1956 was created to promote khadi and rural industries and to support employment in villages. Over the years, several amendments have strengthened the Act and expanded the role of the Commission. The 1961 amendment reorganized KVIC and clarified its powers in planning, funding, and development work. A major reform came in 1987, when the definition of “village industries” was broadened to include rural engineering, agro-based industries, and handicrafts. This helped KVIC support more types of rural enterprises. The 2006 reforms modernized khadi production by improving certification, upgrading wages for artisans, and encouraging better marketing. The 2017 amendment further improved governance by adding expert members and boosting schemes like PMEGP for rural entrepreneurship. Overall, these amendments helped KVIC evolve into a stronger institution that promotes self-reliance, rural employment, and sustainable village industries.
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BhavyaRajkumarSharma
BhavyaRajkumarSharma 4 months 2 weeks ago
In my opinion Khadi is definitely a quality product of our nation and we are proud of it too. my suggestion is that we need to do something about it's product price it's expensive and many people still can't afford to purchase khadi product. Obviously I don't wish that seller lose their profit.
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geetha
geetha 4 months 2 weeks ago
Khadi, once a symbol of India's struggle for independence, has today transformed into a powerful engine of rural empowerment, sustainable fashion, and economic self-sufficiency. Overseen by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), a statutory body under the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, this sector is experiencing a remarkable resurgence, blending tradition with modern market dynamics. By choosing Khadi products, consumers are not just making a fashion statement; they are supporting a movement that provides livelihoods to millions of artisans, preserves traditional craftsmanship, and contributes to a sustainable future for rural India.
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SapanaKumari
SapanaKumari 4 months 2 weeks ago
priya nagrik hum sb milkr ek naye bharat ki shuruaat kr skte h eske liye humara phla kadam hoga swadeshi apnana,khadi kpdo ko badawa dena etc.
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PreetiArya
PreetiArya 4 months 2 weeks ago
When India got freedom,gandhi ji told to creat new india which will based on developed village Now after 78 year some issues are faced by villages .one of them cloth . So in this matter "khadi and village industry amendment bill "will a mile stone for development of India.
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