KVIC turns traditional skills into rural enterprises, creates new livelihood opportunities

September 8, 2026 1:12 AM

KVIC turns traditional skills into rural enterprises, creates new livelihood opportunities

Traditional skills and locally available resources are emerging as the foundation for new rural enterprises, with the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) supporting artisans and entrepreneurs through training, financial assistance, technology, improved tools and market support. Under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), KVIC is implementing initiatives such as the Khadi Vikas Yojana (KVY), Gramodyog Vikas Yojana (GVY) and the Prime Minister’s Employment Gener...

KVIC disburses ₹300 crore subsidy to 11,480 service sector beneficiaries under PMEGP

June 18, 2025 10:06 AM

KVIC disburses ₹300 crore subsidy to 11,480 service sector beneficiaries under PMEGP

The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) on Tuesday disbursed over ₹300 crore as margin money subsidy to 11,480 service sector beneficiaries across the country under the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP). The subsidy was released virtually from KVIC's Rajghat office in New Delhi by Chairman Manoj Kumar. The disbursal corresponds to a total loan sanction of ₹906 crore and was conducted in the presence of KVIC CEO Roop Rashi and other senior officials. All s...