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Central Government Scheme Ministry Of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

Khadi Gramodyog Vikas Yojana: Gramodyog Vikas Yojana

The scheme aims to increase productivity and wages of Khadi artisans, improve production infrastructure, boost employment and sales, revive traditional rural skills, modernize sales outlets, and promote marketing and exports.

Ministry / Dept.
Ministry Of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Scheme Level
Central
Applicable In
All India (Central Scheme)
Category
Business & Entrepreneurship
How to Apply
Online

About the Khadi Gramodyog Vikas Yojana: Gramodyog Vikas Yojana Scheme

The scheme "Gramodyog Vikas Yojana" is an umbrella scheme under "Khadi Gramodyog Vikas Yojana" and has been implemented by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India. The scheme provides skill development training and support to artisans and workers in various traditional and modern industries under multiple sectors such as Wellness & Cosmetics, Handmade Leather & Plastic, Mineral-Based Industry, Agro & Food Processing, Rural Engineering & New Technology, and Service Industry.

The scheme focuses on practical training in specialized activities like Agarbatti making, leather footwear manufacturing, pottery, beekeeping, wooden crafts, handmade paper and fiber products, agro-food processing, and technical trades like electrician, plumber, and tea vending. Along with training, the scheme provides financial and material support, including machinery, tools, and equipment to the trained artisans and beneficiaries to help them start production or enhance their existing work.

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Benefits

*Assistance provided under different components of Scheme:*

*Agarbatti Programme under Wellness and Cosmetics Industries (WCI):*

  • Training Programme in Agarbatti industry.
  • Distribution of Pedal operated / Automatic Agarbatti Machinery to trained artisans.

*Leather Footwear Activity under Handmade Paper Leather &amp; Plastic Industry (HMPLPI):*

  • Training on designing and manufacturing of footwear.
  • Distribution of machinery and tool kits to trained artisans.

*Pottery Activity under Mineral Based Industry (MBI):*

  • Training on Wheel pottery.
  • Distribution of tools and equipment (Electric Potter Wheel, Blunger) to trained artisans.

*Beekeeping Activity/Honey Mission Programme under Agro-Based &amp; Food Processing Industries (ABFPI):*

  • Beekeeping skill development training.
  • Distribution of 10 bee boxes with live bee colonies and One set of Tool kit (containing one Knife, Smoker, hive tool and bee veil) to trained beneficiaries.

*Waste Wood / Turn Wood Craft /Wooden Toy/Products of Panchgavya under Rural Engineering and New Technology:*

  • Training on Waste-Wood, Turn-Wood Craft, Wooden Toy and in Panchgavya based Products.
  • Distribution of tool kit to all trained artisans.

*Hand Made Paper and Fiber related activities under Hand Made Paper, Plastic and Leather Industry:*

  • Training on Paper Conversion, Paper Plate &amp;amp; Dona(Bowl) making, Paper Mache, Fibre Extraction and fancy article making and Ban making (Two ply).
  • Distribution of machinery and tool kits to trained artisans.

*Agro- Food Based Food Processing Industries:*

  • Training on Palm Gur, Tamarind, Fruits &amp; Vegetables, Village Oil, Spices &amp; Condiments, Cane &amp; Bamboo.
  • Distribution of machinery and tool kits to trained artisans.

*Service Industry:*

  • Training to Electrician &amp; Plumbers, and DigniTEA(Tea Vending on Bicycle).
  • Distribution of tool kits to trained beneficiary.

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Eligibility Criteria

  1. The applicant must be a Khadi artisan or Khadi Institution registered with KVIC or KVIB.
  2. The applicant must be between 18 to 55 years of age.
  3. The applicant must have a valid Aadhaar card or government-issued ID.
  4. One person per family is eligible under the scheme.
  5. The applicant should not have availed benefits from any other government scheme for the same purpose.
  6. Preference is given to SC/ST, women, unemployed youth, and BPL category applicants.
  7. The beneficiaries may be identified by KVIC, KVIBs, NGOs, DICs, FPOs, or Khadi Institutions.

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How to Apply for Khadi Gramodyog Vikas Yojana: Gramodyog Vikas Yojana

Application mode: Online

Step 1: Visit official website to apply under the scheme.

Step 2: On**** the KVIC online portal and click on “Online Registration of Khadi Institutions.”

Step 3: Fill in all required details of the institution, including name, address, type of registration, authorised person, number of artisans, and infrastructure information, then save the form.

Step 4: After submission, receive a Username, Password, and Unique ID on your registered email and mobile, and download the acknowledgement for reference.

Step 5: Login using your credentials and upload all required documents such as registration certificate, list of artisans, workshed details, and bylaws.

Step 6: The KVIC office verifies the application and documents, and once approved, the Certificate of Registration (CoR) is issued online for download.

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Exclusions

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Khadi Gramodyog Vikas Yojana: Gramodyog Vikas Yojana scheme?

The scheme &amp;quot;Gramodyog Vikas Yojana&amp;quot; is an umbrella scheme under &amp;quot;Khadi Gramodyog Vikas Yojana&amp;quot; and has been implemented by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government o…

Who is eligible for Khadi Gramodyog Vikas Yojana: Gramodyog Vikas Yojana?

The applicant must be a Khadi artisan or Khadi Institution registered with KVIC or KVIB. The applicant must be between 18 to 55 years of age. The applicant must have a valid Aadhaar card or government-issued ID. One person per family is eligible under the scheme. The applicant should not have avail…

What benefits does Khadi Gramodyog Vikas Yojana: Gramodyog Vikas Yojana provide?

Assistance provided under different components of Scheme: Agarbatti Programme under Wellness and Cosmetics Industries (WCI): Training Programme in Agarbatti industry. Distribution of Pedal operated / Automatic Agarbatti Machinery to trained artisans. Leather Footwear Activity under Handmade Paper L…

How can I apply for Khadi Gramodyog Vikas Yojana: Gramodyog Vikas Yojana?

Step 1: Visit official website to apply under the scheme. Step 2: On the KVIC online portal and click on “Online Registration of Khadi Institutions.” Step 3: Fill in all required details of the institution, including name, address, type of registration, authorised person, number of artisans, and in…

Source: official scheme details published on the Government of India's myScheme portal. Always verify eligibility and deadlines on the official portal before applying. Scheme rules can change.

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