Govt asks KVIC for time bound action plan to revive khadi sector
Updated: Jul 16, 2014 03:26:09pm
New Delhi, Jul 16 (KNN) Acknowledging the possibility of certain deficiencies existing in the Khadi sector in the past, the Government has asked the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) for an elaborate time bound action plan for reviving the sector and stressed that efforts should be made to encourage all concerned to realize optimum growth potential of KVI sector.
MSME Minister Kalraj Mishra had a review meeting for revamping Khadi and Village Industries (KVI) and accelerating implementation of Khadi Reform and Development Programme (KRDP), an Asian Development Bank assisted programme.
During the meeting the Minister said that there may be certain deficiencies in the past but the action plan must indicate how to negotiate those challenges and come out with concrete solution with a proper road map to start work from the first day and stressed that efforts should be made to encourage all concerned to realize optimum growth potential of KVI sector, MSME Ministry said in a release.
Mishra has asked the KVIC that an elaborate time bound action plan for revitalizing the KVI sector should be prepared which should include - Best utilization of existing infrastructure and resources and its up- gradation; Economic sustainability on commercial line should be the focus without compromising the swadeshi spirit and legacy of Khadi; Efforts to be made to increase earning of artisans who are the backbone of Khadi activity; Build Khadi as a robust brand and ensure healthy supply chain to widen its presence in the market; and a synergy between Khadi and Village Industries sector should be worked out to expand its presence in the domestic as well as overseas markets.
Mishra also stressed the need for working out a strategy for time bound implementation of the action plan with emphasis on physical monitoring of the programme and its regular review so as to ensure the results of efforts reach the intended target beneficiaries.
The meeting was attended by Chief Executive Officer, KVIC, Udai Pratap Singh, who made a presentation on the status of KVI activities and progress made in KRDP; MSME Secretary, Madhav Lal, Additional Secretary and Development Commissioner, Ministry of MSME, Amarendra Sinha; and Joint Secretary, MSME Ministry. (KNN/SD)
MSME Minister Kalraj Mishra had a review meeting for revamping Khadi and Village Industries (KVI) and accelerating implementation of Khadi Reform and Development Programme (KRDP), an Asian Development Bank assisted programme.
During the meeting the Minister said that there may be certain deficiencies in the past but the action plan must indicate how to negotiate those challenges and come out with concrete solution with a proper road map to start work from the first day and stressed that efforts should be made to encourage all concerned to realize optimum growth potential of KVI sector, MSME Ministry said in a release.
Mishra has asked the KVIC that an elaborate time bound action plan for revitalizing the KVI sector should be prepared which should include - Best utilization of existing infrastructure and resources and its up- gradation; Economic sustainability on commercial line should be the focus without compromising the swadeshi spirit and legacy of Khadi; Efforts to be made to increase earning of artisans who are the backbone of Khadi activity; Build Khadi as a robust brand and ensure healthy supply chain to widen its presence in the market; and a synergy between Khadi and Village Industries sector should be worked out to expand its presence in the domestic as well as overseas markets.
Mishra also stressed the need for working out a strategy for time bound implementation of the action plan with emphasis on physical monitoring of the programme and its regular review so as to ensure the results of efforts reach the intended target beneficiaries.
The meeting was attended by Chief Executive Officer, KVIC, Udai Pratap Singh, who made a presentation on the status of KVI activities and progress made in KRDP; MSME Secretary, Madhav Lal, Additional Secretary and Development Commissioner, Ministry of MSME, Amarendra Sinha; and Joint Secretary, MSME Ministry. (KNN/SD)
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