Question : PACKAGE FOR PROMOTION OF KHADI AND VILLAGE INDUSTRIES



(a): whether a package for the development and promotion of Khadi and Village Industries Sector is under consideration; and

(b): if so, the details thereof, State-wise and the status thereof?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF SMALL SCALE INDUSTRIES & AGRO AND RURAL INDUSTRIES (SHRI MAHABIR PRASAD)

(a) & (b): Yes, Sir. The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has proposed a new scheme named `Package for Developing Infrastructure for Khadi Institutions and Nursing Fund for weak Institutions`. The scheme is in its conceptual stage.