(a) whether the steps are being taken by the Government to encourage the use of Khadi;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the steps taken by the Government to incentivise Khadi workers during the last three years?
(a) whether the steps are being taken by the Government to encourage the use of Khadi;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the steps taken by the Government to incentivise Khadi workers during the last three years?
THE MINISTER OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
(SHRI NARAYAN RANE)
(a)&(b): Number of steps/initiatives have been taken by the Ministry of MSME, through Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVIC), to encourage the use of Khadi. Details are at Annexure.
(c): To incentivise Khadi workers, direct 30% financial assistance is provided to the Khadi Artisans under Modified Market Development Assistance (MMDA) scheme since 2016-17.
The incentive provided to Khadi artisans during the last three years are as follows:
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Year Amount of Incentive to Khadi Artisans
(Rs. in crore)
2018-19 82.25
2019-20 93.57
2020-21 (Provisional) 70.08
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