Khadi Gramodyog Vikas Yojana: Gramodyog Vikas Yojana

Description
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 & 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 & Food Processing Industries (ABFPI):
• 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:
• Agro- Food Based Food Processing Industries:
• Training on Palm Gur, Tamarind, Fruits & Vegetables, Village Oil, Spices & Condiments, Cane & Bamboo.
• Distribution of machinery and tool kits to trained artisans.
• Service Industry:
• Training to Electrician & Plumbers, and DigniTEA(Tea Vending on Bicycle).
• Distribution of tool kits to trained beneficiary.

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

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

Step 3: 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.
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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: Step 4: After submission, receive a Username, Password, and Unique ID on your registered email and mobile, and download the acknowledgement for reference.
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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: Step 5: Login using your credentials and upload all required documents such as registration certificate, list of artisans, workshed details, and bylaws.
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Step 5: Login using your credentials and upload all required documents such as registration certificate, list of artisans, workshed details, and bylaws.

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

Required Documents
• Aadhaar Card or other government-issued identity proof
• Age proof document
• Khadi artisan card or Khadi Institution registration certificate
• Bank account details
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• BPL certificate (if applicable)
• Project proposal or work-shed details (if required)

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the main objective of the scheme?
A: The main objective is to develop industry-specific skills among beneficiaries, provide tools and machinery for production, promote self-employment, and improve income opportunities for artisans and rural youth.
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Q: Who can benefit from this scheme?
A: The scheme targets artisans, rural youth, and workers engaged or willing to engage in trades such as Agarbatti making, leather footwear, pottery, beekeeping, wooden crafts, handmade paper, agro-food processing, and technical trades like electrician, plumber, and tea vending.
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Q: What kind of training is provided?
A: Training is provided in specific trades relevant to each sector, such as Agarbatti production, leather footwear designing, wheel pottery, beekeeping, wooden toy making, paper plate and fiber-based products, agro-food processing, and vocational skills in electrical and plumbing trades.
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Q: Are tools and machinery provided to beneficiaries?
A: Yes, the scheme provides industry-specific tools, machinery, and equipment to trained artisans, such as pedal-operated or automatic Agarbatti machines, electric potter wheels, bee boxes with live colonies, tool kits, and other equipment for production.
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Q: Does the scheme promote self-employment?
A: Yes, the scheme enables trained beneficiaries to start their own small businesses, generate income, and become self-reliant by using the skills and equipment provided.
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Q: Are there any specific sectors covered under this scheme?
A: Yes, the scheme covers sectors like Wellness &amp; Cosmetics, Handmade Leather &amp; Plastic, Mineral-Based Industry, Agro-Food Processing, Rural Engineering &amp; New Technology, Handmade Paper &amp; Fiber, and Service Industry.
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Q: Is the training free for the beneficiaries?
A: Yes, the training is provided free of cost, along with the necessary tools and equipment, under the support of the government program.
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