Recently, the Chairman of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), , distributed tool-kits and machinery to artisans in Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, as part of the Gramodyog Vikas Yojana. Electric wheels were provided to 100 potters, footwear toolkits to 75 leather artisans, and paper massey machines to 60 artisans. Under Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s leadership, KVIC has transformed Khadi into a global brand, generating employment and improving the livelihoods of artisans.
Facts/Terms for UPSC Prelims
- Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC): A government body promoting rural industries, especially Khadi, and providing support to artisans and craftsmen.
- Gramodyog Vikas Yojana: A program aimed at equipping traditional Indian village industries with tools and machinery to improve artisan livelihoods.
- Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP): A government initiative supporting the establishment of micro-enterprises and providing employment opportunities.
- Kumhar Sashaktikaran Yojana: An initiative aimed at empowering potters and enhancing their income by providing tools and training.