MSME ministry seeks ₹6,000 crore to sustain khadi, village industries

What happened: The MSME ministry has sought ₹6,000 crore to continue the Khadi Gramodyog Vikas Yojana for five years through March 2031, with discussions ongoing on the scheme's continuation. Key numbers: ₹6,000 crore proposed outlay; ₹2,374 crore spent in the three years through FY26; 20.4 million people engaged in FY26; sales ₹1.87 trillion in FY26, up 20% from ₹1.55 trillion; Why it matters: KVIC data shows the sector's scale in rural employment and sales growth, while industry groups say funding alone is not enough and that infrastructure, market links and adaptation are also needed.

The MSME ministry has sought ₹6,000 crore to continue the Khadi Gramodyog Vikas Yojana for five years through March 2031, with discussions ongoing on the scheme's continuation.

KVIC data shows the sector's scale in rural employment and sales growth, while industry groups say funding alone is not enough and that infrastructure, market links and adaptation are also needed.