Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) — Cyborg Score 7/10
Strong
Textiles & Handicrafts / Traditional Industries / Rural Development
Strategic Profile
KVIC aims to generate employment opportunities especially in rural areas as a core social objective, produce marketable products through village industries, and foster self-reliance among the poor while strengthening rural community spirit. The commission's developmental programmes are executed through 5,600 registered institutions, 30,138 cooperative societies, and approximately 95 lakh people.
Cyborg Score Rationale
Production increased from Rs. 26,109 crore in FY 2013-14 to Rs. 116,600 crore in FY 2024-25, demonstrating exceptional growth trajectory. 80% of 5 lakh khadi artisans are women, with artisan wages increased by 275% in 11 years and 100% in the last 3 years, showing strong social impact and sustainability focus.
Top Insights
Sales increased nearly fivefold from Rs. 31,154 crore in FY 2013-14 to Rs. 140,629 crore in FY 2024-25 with 447% growth
43,294 women among 74,390 trainees (57.45%) trained through KVIC training centres in last 10 years, demonstrating strong women empowerment commitment
KVIC serves as nodal agency for SFURTI cluster development and implementation of Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)
KVIC holds exclusive rights to use the trademark "Khadi" and "Khadi India" providing strong brand protection
Named Competitors
Handloom Development — Government body promoting handloom textiles, operates separately but overlaps in textile sector
Traditional Crafts — 33 state-level boards implementing KVIC programs within respective states
Recent Developments
(Feb 2026) Digital KVIC launched enabling online access across all directorates and field offices
(FY 2024-25) Record production of Rs. 116,600 crore with 447% sales growth and 49.23% employment increase
(Ongoing) 1,018,185 PMEGP units established with significant government margin money subsidy distribution
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