(a) whether the Government proposes to start Khadi Villages under Centre for Rural Employment and Economic Development in the country; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
(a) whether the Government proposes to start Khadi Villages under Centre for Rural Employment and Economic Development in the country; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)
FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
(SHRI GIRIRAJ SINGH)
(a): As of now, there is no proposal for Khadi Village under Centre for Rural employment and Economic Development. However, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is implementing the following schemes for the development of Khadi and Village Industries in the country:- (i) Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), (ii) Market Promotion Development Assistance (MPDA),(iii) Interest Subsidy Eligibility Certificate (ISEC) Scheme,(iv) Workshed Scheme for Khadi Artisans,(v) Strengthening infrastructure of weak Khadi institutions and assistance for marketing infrastructure, (vi) Khadi Reform and Development Programme (KRDP).
(b): Does not arise.