Inclusion of Khadi in MNREGA will boost employment, help MSMEs as well: Textile Industry

Mumbai, Jan 10 (KNN) With an endeavour to train unskilled work force and help them earn more, the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has sent a proposal to the Central Government seeking inclusion of Khadi in MNREGA.

Vinay Kumar Saxena, Chairman, KVIC, recently told media that the proposal has been sent to the Centre.

He said proposal is sent not only to have more artisans under the scheme but also to make unskilled workers earn more through them. These artisans will train the 5.40 lakh unskilled workers before involving them in Khadi production, thus helping them raise their annual income from Rs 20,000 to Rs 73,000.

Talking to KNN, National President of the Textile Association (India) Arvind Sinha said the move will generate employment and enhance skill development amongst youth.

He said the move will not only help the workers but in the long run will be very fruitful for the textile industry especially the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

It will also help enhancing technology in the related sectors, Sinha added.

National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 2005 (or, NREGA No 42) which was later renamed as the "Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act" (or, MGNREGA), is an Indian labour law and social security measure that aims to guarantee the 'right to work'.

It aims to enhance livelihood security in rural areas by providing at least 100 days of wage employment in a financial year to every household whose adult members volunteer to do unskilled manual work. (KNN/RAS)