(a) the total number of exhibitions organised by the Government/ Khadi and Village
Industries Commission (KVIC) for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises products during
each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise;
(b) the total expenditure incurred for the same during the said period, State-wise,
year-wise;
(c) to what extent such exhibitions have helped to promote Khadi products; and
(d) the other steps taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
(SHRI VIRBHADRA SINGH)
(a): State/UTs-wise number of exhibitions organised by Khadi and Village Industries
Commission (KVIC) for khadi and village industries products during the last three years
and the current year is given at Annex I.
(b): State/UTs-wise expenditure incurred in the said exhibitions during the last three
years and the current year is given at Annex II.
(c): Exhibitions organised by KVIC have acted as cost-effective media for publicity as
well as marketing opportunities for the products. They have also served as an instrument
for creating awareness about exclusive and distinctive KVI products. During last three years,
sales of Rs.110.70 crore was achieved through such exhibitions.
(d) Amongst other measures for promoting KVI products, Government has introduced a Market
Development Assistance (MDA) scheme since 2010-11 to provide for assistance 20% of value of
production on khadi and polyvastra.