Question : Khadi Vikas Yojana

(a) the details of funds allocated and utilized under the Khadi Vikas Yojana, State and district-wise including Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Odisha and Madhya Pradesh;

(b) the details of beneficiaries at present and targeted under the yojana;

(c) whether the Government is taking the steps to ensure tracking of income generated and registrations under the yojana;

(d) if so, the details thereof;

(e) the details of employment generated under the yojana, State-wise;

(f) whether the Government is considering revising rate of interest due to impact of Covid; and

(g) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

MINISTER OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
(SHRI NARAYAN RANE)

(a): Details of State-wise funds allocated and utilized under the Khadi Vikas Yojana (KVY), including Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Odisha and Madhya Pradesh are placed at Annexure-I.

(b): Details of beneficiaries under KVY during the year 2020-21 are placed at Annexure-II. Weavers, Spinners, Artisans, etc. are specifically targeted under the KVY scheme.

(c) & (d): No Sir. However, an online application system has been made operational for disbursement of Market Development Assistance (MDA) and ISEC scheme to Khadi Institutions and Artisans.

(e): State-wise details of employment generated under the KVY during the year 2020-21 is placed at Annexure-II.

(f) & (g): No such proposal is under consideration of the Government regarding revising rate of interest due to impact of COVID.