New Delhi, June 28 (KNN) The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), through Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), has taken various initiatives to make Khadi an international brand, said Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister for MSME.

In a written reply to Lok Sabha, he said “KVIC has already obtained registration under Trade Mark “KHADI” in 5 countries of the world viz. Germany, UK, Australia, Russia and China.”

Some countries such as Germany are using Khadi as a brand and selling their products. In Germany, the Best Natural Products (BNP) has obtained registration of Trade Mark “Khadi” under classes-3,21,31 from the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and selling the products like soap, perfumeries, hair oils etc, he added.

Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has extended KVIC, the status of Deemed EPC, for supporting promotion of Khadi and Village Industries products in international market, said Gadkari.

In addition, as many as 1088 Khadi & Village Industries Institutions and REGP/PMEGP Units have taken its membership to enter the field of export, he further added.

Above all, he stated that assistance would be provided under the MPDA Scheme to the eligible Khadi and Village Industries (KVI) Institutions for participation in International Exhibitions/Trade Fairs held in foreign countries in order to showcase KVI products to foreign countries, access international buyers and sellers and forge business alliances, etc.