Sarkari Yojana

Khadi Gramodyog Vikas Yojana: Gramodyog Vikas Yojana

Quick Summary: This KVIC scheme trains Khadi artisans aged 18-55 in trades spanning Agarbatti making, leather footwear, pottery, beekeeping, and technical services, then supplies machinery and tools to help them start production. Preference goes to SC/ST, women, unemployed youth, and BPL applicants, with one beneficiary allowed per family.

About Khadi Gramodyog Vikas Yojana: Gramodyog Vikas Yojana

“Gramodyog Vikas Yojana,” an umbrella scheme under “Khadi Gramodyog Vikas Yojana,” is run by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India. It delivers skill development training and support to artisans and workers across traditional and modern industries, spanning Wellness & Cosmetics, Handmade Leather & Plastic, Mineral-Based Industry, Agro & Food Processing, Rural Engineering & New Technology, and the Service Industry. Training covers specialized activities such as 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 gives trained artisans and beneficiaries financial and material support — including machinery, tools, and equipment — to help them start or expand production.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

Central Government

Ministry

Ministry Of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

Eligible Entity

Business Entity

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Khadi Gramodyog Vikas Yojana: Gramodyog Vikas Yojana, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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The applicant must be a Khadi artisan or…

The applicant must be a Khadi artisan or Khadi Institution registered with KVIC or KVIB.

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The applicant must be aged 18 to 55…

The applicant must be aged 18 to 55 years.

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The applicant must hold a valid Aadhaar card…

The applicant must hold a valid Aadhaar card or government-issued ID.

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Only one person per family is eligible under…

Only one person per family is eligible under the scheme.

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The applicant must not have already received benefits…

The applicant must not have already received benefits from another government scheme for the same purpose.

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Preference goes to SC/ST, women, unemployed youth, and…

Preference goes to SC/ST, women, unemployed youth, and BPL category applicants.

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Beneficiaries may be identified by KVIC, KVIBs, NGOs,…

Beneficiaries may be identified by KVIC, KVIBs, NGOs, DICs, FPOs, or Khadi Institutions.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Khadi Gramodyog Vikas Yojana: Gramodyog Vikas Yojana provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Assistance provided under different components of Scheme: Agarbatti Programme under Wellness and Cosmetics Industries (WCI):

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Training for the Agarbatti industry

Training for the Agarbatti industry.

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Trained artisans receive Pedal operated / Automatic Agarbatti…

Trained artisans receive Pedal operated / Automatic Agarbatti Machinery. Leather Footwear Activity under Handmade Paper Leather & Plastic Industry (HMPLPI):

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Training in footwear design and manufacture

Training in footwear design and manufacture.

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Trained artisans are given machinery and tool kits

Trained artisans are given machinery and tool kits. Pottery Activity under Mineral Based Industry (MBI):

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Training in Wheel pottery

Training in Wheel pottery.

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Tools and equipment (Electric Potter Wheel, Blunger) handed…

Tools and equipment (Electric Potter Wheel, Blunger) handed out to trained artisans. Beekeeping Activity/Honey Mission Programme under Agro-Based & Food Processing Industries (ABFPI):

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Skill development training in beekeeping

Skill development training in beekeeping.

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Trained beneficiaries receive 10 bee boxes with live…

Trained beneficiaries receive 10 bee boxes with live bee colonies plus One set of Tool kit (containing one Knife, Smoker, hive tool and bee veil). Waste Wood / Turn Wood Craft /Wooden Toy/Products of Panchgavya under Rural Engineering and New Technology:

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Training in Waste-Wood, Turn-Wood Craft, Wooden Toy and…

Training in Waste-Wood, Turn-Wood Craft, Wooden Toy and Panchgavya based Products.

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Every trained artisan gets a tool kit

Every trained artisan gets a tool kit. Hand Made Paper and Fiber related activities under Hand Made Paper, Plastic and Leather Industry:

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Training in Paper Conversion, Paper Plate & Dona(Bowl)…

Training in Paper Conversion, Paper Plate & Dona(Bowl) making, Paper Mache, Fibre Extraction and fancy article making, and Ban making (Two ply).

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Machinery and tool kits supplied to trained artisans

Machinery and tool kits supplied to trained artisans. Agro- Food Based Food Processing Industries:

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Training covering Palm Gur, Tamarind, Fruits & Vegetables,…

Training covering Palm Gur, Tamarind, Fruits & Vegetables, Village Oil, Spices & Condiments, Cane & Bamboo.

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Trained artisans are provided machinery and tool kits

Trained artisans are provided machinery and tool kits. Service Industry:

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Training for Electricians & Plumbers, and in DigniTEA(Tea…

Training for Electricians & Plumbers, and in DigniTEA(Tea Vending on Bicycle).

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Tool kits given to the trained beneficiary

Tool kits given to the trained beneficiary.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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Applicant's Aadhaar Card, or any other identity proof…

Applicant's Aadhaar Card, or any other identity proof issued by the government

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A document showing the applicant's age

A document showing the applicant's age

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The Khadi artisan card, or the registration certificate…

The Khadi artisan card, or the registration certificate of the Khadi Institution

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Particulars of the bank account

Particulars of the bank account

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Certificate of caste, where applicable

Certificate of caste, where applicable

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A BPL certificate, where applicable

A BPL certificate, where applicable

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Where required, a project proposal or details of…

Where required, a project proposal or details of the work-shed

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Khadi Gramodyog Vikas Yojana: Gramodyog Vikas Yojana through the online application process outlined below.

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Go to the official website to apply

Go to the official website to apply.

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On the KVIC online portal, click "Online Registration…

On the KVIC online portal, click "Online Registration of Khadi Institutions."

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Fill in all the institution's details — name,…

Fill in all the institution's details — name, address, registration type, authorised person, number of artisans, and infrastructure information — then save the form.

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After submission, you'll receive a Username, Password, and…

After submission, you'll receive a Username, Password, and Unique ID via registered email and mobile; download the acknowledgement for your records.

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Log in with your credentials and upload all…

Log in with your credentials and upload all required documents — registration certificate, list of artisans, workshed details, and bylaws.

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KVIC verifies the application and documents, and once…

KVIC verifies the application and documents, and once approved, issues the Certificate of Registration (CoR) online for download.

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References