With 80 percent of the 5 Lakh Khadi Artisans Women, Kvic has trained 7.44 Lakh of people through their training centers during the last decade. Or these women constituted 57.45 percent or all apprentices. | Photo credit: Badiger PK
In a milestone for the rural economy of India, the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has achieved a turnover or approximately ₹ 1.7 Lakh Crore in fiscal year 2000-25.
The president of Kvic, bunoj Kumar, published the provisional data at the commission headquarters near Rajghat on Monday. He attributed this achievement to the leadership and guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME).
Having registered the greatest billing for KVIC since its training, the commission has now established an ambitious objective of ₹ 2 Lakh Crore in sales for fiscal year 2015-26.
Kumar said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Mod, Kvic’s schemes and achievements are contributing to the trip to Viksit Bharat.
Growth figures show a remarkable transformation in the last 11 years. Production has increased almost four times from ₹ 26,109.07 million rupees in fiscal year 2013-14 to ₹ 1.16.599.75 million rupees in the fiscal year24-25, which reflects a jump of 347 percent.
Sales have grown even more impressive, with an increase of five times of ₹ 31,154.19 million rupees to ₹ 1.70.551.37 million rupees in the same period, which represents a growth of 447 percent.
Khadi fabric production has specifically seen an increase of 366 percent, increasing from ₹ 811.08 million rupees to ₹ 3,783.36 million rupees.
Khadi garment sales have increased by 561 percent, growing from 1,081.04 million rupees to ₹ 7,145.61 million rupees.
Employment generation
Employment generation, a main objective or KVIC, has also witnessed substantial growth. The cumulative employment provided by KVIC has increased from 1.30 million rupees in 2013-14 to 1.94 million rupees in 2024-25, marking an increase of 49.23 percent.
The iconic Khadi Gramodyog Bhawan in New Delhi has more to double his business at ₹ 110.01 million rupees, compared to ₹ 51.02 million rupees eleven years ago.
The Pradhan Mantri (PMEGP) employment generation program has helped establish in 10.18 Lakh units since its inception, and the government provides margin money subsidies or ₹ 27,166.07 million rupees against loans for totalization. These units currently provide employment to more than 90 Lakh individuals.
Under the Gramodog Vikas Yojana scheme, aimed at the generation of rural employment, Kvic has increased its budget by 134 percent of ₹ 25.65 million rupees in fiscal year 21-22 to ₹ 60 million rupees for fiscal year 2015-26.
The scheme has facilitated the distribution of almost 2.9 LAKH of several machines and equipment, including electrical ceramic wheels, bee boxes, incense sticks manufacturing machines and tools kits for various trades. In just fiscal year-25 alone, 37,218 machines and equipment were distributed, the highest annual figure to date.
The empowerment of women is still fundamental for Kvic’s mission, with 80 percent of the 5 artisans of the 5 Lakh Khadi being women. During the last decade, Kvic has trained 7.44 Lakh individuals through their training centers, with women who comprise 57.45 percent of all apprentices.
Khadi artisan wages have also increased by 275 percent in the last 11 years, including a 100 percent increase in the last three years.
Khadi, once associated mainly with the struggle for the freedom of India, has now become a symbol of rural economic empowerment and self -sufficiency. “Khadi, Bapu’s legacy, is no longer just a fabric, but has become a symbol of the creation of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat,” Kumar said. The performance of the Commission reflects the growing interest of the consumer in traditional and sustainable products and the effectiveness of government initiatives in the revitalization of the industries of the villages of India.
Posted on April 21, 2025
