(a) whether the Khadi and Village Industry Commission (KVIC) proposes to participate in international exhibitions during
the years 2012 and 2013 to promote their Khadi products;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the countries identified for the purpose;
(c) whether Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe and women entrepreneurs will be given special dispensation in these exhibitions;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a): Yes, Madam.
(b): The details of international exhibitions/ events in which in-principle approval has been given by the Ministry
of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) for participation by Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) during
2012-13 are given at Annex I.
(c)to(e): The units/ institutions participating in these international exhibitions are given 75% air fare by Economy
class and upto 50% rent of stall, together not exceeding Rs.1.25 lakh. However, the units/institutions belonging to
Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe and women entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs from North Eastern Region are given 100%
air fare by Economy class and 100% rent of stall, together not exceeding Rs.1.25 lakh.