Lok Sabha Question No. 2000 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-11
Subject: KVIC in Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: Shri Y S Avinash Reddy

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 2000

TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.12.2025

## KVIC IN ANDHRA PRADESH

## 2000. SHRI Y S AVINASH REDDY:

Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:

- (a) the  number  of  Khadi  and  village  artisans  registered  and  trained  in  Andhra  Pradesh    under various KVIC schemes during the current year, along with details of funds released and production outcomes;
- (b) the  impact  of  the  'Vocal  for  Local'  initiative  on  Micro,  Small  and  Medium  Enterprises (MSMEs)  and  Khadi  units  in  Andhra  Pradesh,  including  employment  generated  and  reasons  for limited gains in rural or coastal districts;
- (c) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  introduce  post-2025  measures  such  as  dedicated 'Swadeshi Zones' or fairs in Andhra Pradesh to promote Khadi, handloom, coir and MSME products; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof, including timelines, central assistance provided and coordination with the Andhra Pradesh Khadi and Village Industries Board for implementation?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE)

(a): Khadi and Gramodyog Vikas Yojana (KGVY), a Central Sector Scheme is being implemented by  Khadi  and  Village  Industries  Commission  (KVIC)  for  the  development  of  Khadi  and  Village Industries  Sector  which  consists  two  components  i.e  Khadi  Vikas  Yojana  (KVY)  and  Gramodyog Vikas Yojana (GVY).

Under Khadi Vikas Yojana (KVY), 8368  number  (cumulative)  of  Khadi  artisans  are  engaged  in Andhra  Pradesh.  Total  fund  of  Rs.  3.80  crore  has  been  provided  during  the  current  year  i.e  202526(upto 31.10.2025) under KVY in Andhra Pradesh.

Under Gramodyog Vikas Yojana (GVY), 500  artisans  have  been  benefited  and  total  fund  of  Rs. 1.11 crore has been provided during the current year i.e 2025-26 (upto 31.10.2025) in Andhra Pradesh.

As per information available from KVIC,the production of Khadi and Village  Industries in Andhra Pradesh was Rs. 5038.14 crore (P) in FY 2024-25.

(b): KVIC organized  a  series  of  programmes  in  the  spirit  of  'Vocal  for  Local'from  2 nd Oct.  to 31 st Oct.  2025,  including  Khadi  Mahotsav,  Khadi  Yatras,  Special  sales  campaigns,  exhibitions, Swadeshi awareness drives, and various activities across academic institutions to engage and sensitize the public and youth. These initiatives created a positive impact by promoting Khadi and strengthening the Swadeshi/Make in India movement among youth, the general public and other stakeholders.

Further, Khadi institutions (KIs) operating in the coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh have been actively contributing to rural employment generation. Four KIs in Srikakulam district and five KIs in East  Godavari  district  are  functioning  and  providing  sustainable  employment  opportunities  to  rural artisans.

(c) & (d): No  specific  'Swadeshi  Zones'  or  fairs  have  been  proposed  in  Andhra  Pradesh. However,  KVIC  continues  to  promote  Khadi  and  Village  Industries  products  by  organizing  StateLevel Exhibitions and other Exhibitions at prominent locations across Andhra Pradesh, in coordination with  the  Andhra  Pradesh  Khadi  and  Village  Industries  Board  (APKVIB).  During  FY  2025-26,  30 exhibitions have been organized by KVIC upto 31.10.2025 in Andhra Pradesh.

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