(a) whether Asian Development Bank (ADB) has allocated funds to Khadi and Village
Industries Commission (KVIC) for Khadi reform;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the details of the utilisation of the said funds by KVIC?
(a) whether Asian Development Bank (ADB) has allocated funds to Khadi and Village
Industries Commission (KVIC) for Khadi reform;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the details of the utilisation of the said funds by KVIC?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)
FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
(SHRI K.H. MUNIYAPPA)
(a): Yes, Madam.
(b): Department of Economic Affairs has arranged for an assistance of US$ 150 million
in 4 tranches from Asian Development Bank (ADB) for implementation of a comprehensive
Khadi Reform and Development Programme (KRDP) through Khadi and Village Industries
Commission (KVIC) for revitalizing the khadi sector with enhanced sustainability of
khadi, increased incomes and employment for spinners and weavers, increased artisans’
welfare and achieving synergy with village industries. Under KRDP, 300 khadi institutions
have been tentatively identified for reform assistance and there is provision for
improved marketing and supply of quality raw materials by setting up a Marketing
Organization with private participation and executing PPP in Central Sliver Plants
of KVIC. An amount of Rs.96 crore (first tranche) has already been released to KVIC.
(c): As on 28 February 2013, Rs.5.78 crore has been utilized by KVIC under KRDP.