Question : FUNCTIONING OF KHADI GRAMODYOG BOARDS



(a) the details of Khadi and Gramodyog Boards functioning in the country at present, State-wise;

(b) the details of losses suffered by these boards during the last three years;

(c) whether the Government propose to wind up these boards; and

(d) if so, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF AGRO AND RURAL INDUSTRIES ( SHRI SANGH PRIYA GAUTAM )

(a): There are 32 State/UT Khadi and Village Industries Boards (KVIB) functioning in the country. State-wise list is at Annexure-I.

(b) to (d): As setting up of Khadi and Village Industries Boards is the responsibility of the concerned State Government/UT Administration, the details of losses suffered by these boards are not maintained centrally. Their continuation or winding up rests with the concerned State Government /UT Administration.