Khadi and Village Industries Commission
Indian government commission promoting khadi and village industries in rural areas / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is a statutory body formed in April 1957 by the Government of India, under the Act of Parliament, 'Khadi and Village Industries Commission Act of 1956'. It is an apex organisation under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, with regard to khadi and village industries within India, which seeks to - "plan, promote, facilitate, organise and assist in the establishment and development of khadi and village industries in the rural areas in coordination with other agencies engaged in rural development wherever necessary.".[1]
Company type | Public |
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Founded | 1957 (67 years ago) (1957) |
Headquarters | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Number of locations | 28 Zonal Offices |
Area served | India |
Key people | Manoj Kumar (Chairman) |
Owner | Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises |
Website | www |
In April 1957, it took over the work of former All India Khadi and Village Industries Board.[2] Its head office is in Mumbai, whereas its six zonal offices in Delhi, Bhopal, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Mumbai and Guwahati. Other than its zonal offices, it has offices in 28 states for the implementation of its various programmes