Lok Sabha Question No. 1374 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2016-07-25
Subject: Promotion of Khadi Gramodyog
Ministry: MICRO,SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
Asked by: SATYA PAL SINGH, NISHIKANT  DUBEY, C.S. PUTTARAJU

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1374 TO BE ANSWERED ON 25.07.2016

## PROMOTION OF KHADI GRAMODYOG

1374.  SHRI SATYAPAL SINGH: SHRI NISHIKANT DUBEY: SHRI C.S. PUTTA RAJU:

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

- (a) whether the growth of Khadi Gramodyog has declined during each of the last three years, if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (b) the details of khadi products exported and foreign exchange earned therefrom during the said period, product-wise and country-wise;
- (c) whether the Government proposes to set up Khadi Gramodyog at Panchayat level in the country, if so, the details thereof; and
- (d)  the  other  steps  taken  by  the  Government  to  promote  and  develop  Khadi  Gramodyog  in  the country?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SHRI GIRIRAJ SINGH)

- (a): The  growth  of  Khadi  Gramodyog  has  not  declined.    Performance  of  Khadi  and  Village Industries sector showed an increasing trend during the last three years as shown in the following table:

|                       | Total Khadi &Village Industries sector   | Total Khadi &Village Industries sector   | Total Khadi &Village Industries sector   |
|-----------------------|------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|
| Year                  | Production [Rs.in crore]                 | Sales [Rs.in crore]                      | Employment [in lakh persons]             |
| 2013-14               | 26109.08                                 | 31154.20                                 | 130.38                                   |
| 2014-15               | 27569.37                                 | 33135.90                                 | 134.25                                   |
| 2015-16 (Provisional) | 28030.00                                 | 37935.00                                 | 139.07                                   |

: 2 :

- (b): Khadi  and  Village  Industries  Commission  (KVIC)  is  not  involved  directly  in  export activities. KVI institutions/units export KVI products directly or through merchant exporters/Agencies. The quantum of export during the last three years is as follows:

| Year       |   Exported value of Khadi &Village Industries items (Rs. in crore) |
|------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 2013-14    |                                                             114.58 |
| 2014-15    |                                                             124.39 |
| 2015-16(P) |                                                             143.86 |

The product-wise and country-wise details of Khadi products exported and foreign exchange earned there from during the last three years is given at Annexure-I.

- (c): Presently  there  is  no  such  proposal  for  setting  up  Khadi  Gramodyog  units  at  Panchayat level.
- (d): The  following  steps  have  been  taken  by  the  Government  to  promote  and  develop  Khadi Gramodyog in the country.
- i) A  network  of  more  than  7050  sales  outlets  alongwith  7  Departmental  Khadi Gramodyog Bhavans and one Gramshilpa are in existence in the country. The Departmental Khadi Gramodyog Bhavans located at Metropolitan & major  cities and some other urban areas played an important role creating a link between the rural artisans producing  variety of products and the elite urban consumers living in urban areas by managing availability of the exclusive items for consumers of all age group under one roof.

:  3  :

- ii) The  Government,  in  order  to  boost  export  of  khadi  products,  has  given  deemed 'Export Promotion Council' status to KVIC under which KVIC has already enlisted more than  900  exporters.    There  is  a  provision  of  providing  incentive  in  the  form  of  5%  FOB value of direct export of khadi products. Besides, KVIC has also been focusing on quality participation in International Exhibitions and Buyer-Seller Meets abroad to tap new/emerging markets for khadi products.
- iii) Domestic exhibitions under different levels are organized to support units/ institutions under KVI sector to promote KVI products and also conduct sale.
- iv) KVIC  alongwith  representatives  of  KVI  institutions  and  PMEGP/REGP  units participate  in  International  exhibitions/Fairs  organized  by  ITPO/FIEO  etc.  in  different countries to exhibit and sell KVI products.
- v) Financial  assistance  has  been  provided  for  the  renovation/modernization  of  Sales Outlets  of  institutions  as  well  as  Departmental  Sales  Outlets  (DSOs)  of  KVIC  and  State KVIBs under the scheme of 'Assistance for Marketing Infrastructure'.

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## Annexure-I

## Annexure-I referred to in reply to part (b) of the Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1374 for answer on 25.07.2016

## Statement showing product-wise and country-wise export of KVI products during 2013-14

| Sl. No.   | Product                             |   Export (Rs. in lakhs) | Countries                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
|-----------|-------------------------------------|-------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 1         | Handmade paper& products            |                 3462.89 | UK, USA, Germany, South Africa, Canada, Japan, Columbia, Sri Lanka and France                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
| 2         | Papad                               |                 4618.52 | USA, U.K., London, France, Germany, Italy, UAE Australia, Japan, Canada, South Africa, other countries.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
| 3         | Khadi (woolen Silk& Muslin)         |                    2.61 | Italy, Australia, Poland                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
| 4         | Brass &Metal                        |                   17.33 | Malaysia, Singapore and UK                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| 5         | Honey                               |                 2492.99 | Japan, Muscat, Dubaï, Jordan, Seychelles                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
| 6         | Wheat Grass                         |                   58.18 | Jordan, Cambodia UAE, Russia, France, Malaysia, Sweden, Burkina Faso, Sudan, Netherland, Indonesia, USA, Chile, South Africa, Nepal, Nigeria, Ireland, Norway, Seychelles, Botswana, Slovenia, Kuwait, Cameroon, Spain, Hong Kong, Kenya, Japan, Indonesia, UK, Trinidad, Ghana, Mauritius, Central Africa, Thailand, Bahrain, Bosnia, Slovakia, Romania, Germany, Lebanon, Bulgaria, Singapore, Pakistan, Côte d'Ivoire (The Ivory Coast), Philippines, Canada, Oman, Mongolia, Tanzania, Israel, Turkey, Vietnam, Curacao, Switzerland, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka |
| 7         | Ayurvedic Medicine/ Herbal Products |                   30.57 | Kuwait, USA , UK                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| 8         | Herbal Soap, Shampoo & Lotion/Dyes  |                   70.33 | Central America, Panama Country, Russia, US. Western Australia                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
| 9         | food items                          |                   99.98 | UAE, Oman, Sri Lanka, Liberia, Australia                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
| 10        | HDPE/PP/woven Bed                   |                  456    | USA, Sudan, Spain, Chilly, Italy, Nigeria, Australia                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
| 11        | Textile based Handicraft            |                    3.56 | USA, &Japan                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
| 12        | Charkha/puni                        |                    2.12 | USA, &Japan                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
| 13        | Jute &Banana Fibre items            |                   55.3  | London, Malaysia, Dubai, France, England, Japan                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
| 14        | Ready Made Garments                 |                   20.15 | Kuwait, Oman, Canada, UK, Muscat and other countries.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
| 15        | Agarbatti dhoop                     |                    0.8  | Italy, United kingdom                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
| 16        | Industrial machines                 |                   45.17 | Nepal. Sri Lanka and Zambia                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
| 17        | Wood carving products               |                   20    | South Africa                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
| 18        | Leather items                       |                    1    | South Africa                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
|           | Total                               |                11457.5  |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |

## Statement showing product-wise and country-wise export of KVI products during 2014-15

| Sl. No.   | Product                               |   Export (Rs.in lakhs) | Countries                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
|-----------|---------------------------------------|------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 1.        | Aromatic &Essential Oil               |                 131    | Gulf Countries                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| 2.        | Brass &Metal                          |                  13.13 | Singapore, Malaysia& Sri Lanka.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
| 3.        | Food Items                            |                 207.56 | Dubai, Uganda, South Africa, Australia, Chicago (USA) &Tanzania.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
| 4.        | Handicrafts                           |                  71.83 | USA, UK, Netherland, China, Malaysia, &Italy.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| 5.        | Handmade Paper& Products              |                4317.26 | UK, USA, Germany, UAE, Hong Kong, Australia, Europe, Brazil, Japan, Israel, Netherland, Switzerland, Bahrain, Belgium, France &Bhutan.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
| 6.        | Herbal Products                       |                2151.12 | Nepal, Poland, Russia, Cyprus, Dubai, Abu-Dhabi, Norway, Ukraine, China, Kazakhstan, Gotland, New Zealand, Taiwan, Lithuania, South Korea, Spain, USA, Netherland, Korea, Canada, France, Victoria, Mauritius &Hong Kong.                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
| 7.        | Honey                                 |                 547.68 | Europe Countries, UAE, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Singapore &Morocco.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
| 8.        | Jute &Banana Fibre Items              |                  26.18 | Germany, Kuwait, UK, France &Japan.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
| 9.        | Khadi (Muslin, Woolen, Silk)          |                  64.89 | Italy, Japan, Netherland, Israel, France                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              |
| 10.       | Papad                                 |                4574.81 | USA, European Countries Gulf countries, Australia, Japan, Canada, South Africa, Netherland, Singapore, Jakarta, Manila, Malaysia, Israel, Taiwan, China, Nigeria, Fiji, Bangkok, Philippines, Hong Kong, Pakistan &Turkey.                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
| 11.       | Readymade Garments& Others            |                  84.48 | Kuwait &Ghana.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        |
| 12.       | Soap, Shampoo &Lotion                 |                  51.23 | US, Bhutan, South Africa, UK, Japan, London & Poland.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
| 13.       | Wheat Grass                           |                  62.27 | Jordon, Cambodia, Sweden, Kyrgyzstan Sudan, Singapore, Seychelles, Chile, S.Africa, USA, Netherland, Slovenia, Nepal Malaysia, Botswana, UK, Curacao, Burkina Faso, Canada, Fiji, Japan, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Aruba, Spain, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Mauritius, Philippines, Slovakia, UAE, Kenya, Bahrain, Turkey, Malawi. Australia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Uganda, Bangladesh, Qatar, Indonesia, Myanmar, Bhutan &Nigeria. |
| 14.       | Coating / Javadu Powder               |                   8.5  | Sudan                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
| 15.       | Hair Oil &Cosmetics                   |                  66.97 | ASSRC &Australia.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
| 16.       | Silver Nitrate                        |                   1    | Asian Countries                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
| 17.       | Spices                                |                  25.2  | New Zealand &Australia.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
| 18.       | Bio-Fertilizers                       |                   5    | Israel                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
| 19.       | Wood Carving Products /Wood Furniture |                  14.5  | South Africa                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
| 20.       | Rope Production                       |                  14    | London, USA &France.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| 21.       | Agarbatti Dhoop                       |                   0.65 | Brazil, Switzerland &London.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
|           | Total                                 |               12439.3  |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |

## Statement showing product-wise and country-wise export of KVI products during 2015-16

| Sl. No.   | Product                                    |   Export (Rs. in lakhs) | Countries                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |
|-----------|--------------------------------------------|-------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 1.        | Handmade paper& products                   |                 4280    | UK, USA, Germany, South Africa, Canada, Japan, Columbia,                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
| 2.        | Food items                                 |                  210.45 | Dubai, Uganda, South Africa, Australia, Chicago (USA) &Tanzania.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         |
| 3.        | Kewara Essences, Hair care &Herbal product |                 2520    | Gulf Countries, UK                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       |
| 4.        | Khadi muslin, Silk khadi, Silk &cotton     |                   71.09 | Germany, France                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
| 5.        | Tribal Jewellery                           |                    5.5  | Malaysia, Italy                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
| 6.        | Papad                                      |                 6976.81 | USA, European Countries, Gulf countries, Australia, Japan, Canada, South Africa, Netherland, Singapore, Jakarta, Manila, Malaysia, Israel, Taiwan, China, Nigeria, Fiji, Bangkok, Philippines, Hong Kong, Pakistan &Turkey and other countries.                                                                                                                                                                                          |
| 7.        | Readymade Garments& Others                 |                   75    | Kuwait &Ghana.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           |
| 8.        | Soap, Shampoo &Lotion                      |                   90    | US, Bhutan, South Africa, UK, Japan, London & Poland.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    |
| 9.        | Wheat Grass                                |                   65.26 | Jordon, Cambodia , Sweden, Kyrgyzstan Sudan, Singapore, Seychelles, Chile, S. Africa, USA, Netherland, Slovenia, Nepal Malaysia, Botswana, UK, Curacao, Burkina Faso, Canada, Fiji, Japan, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Aruba, Spain, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Mauritius, Philippines, Slovakia, UAE, Kenya, Bahrain, Turkey, Malawi. Australia, Czech Republic, Egypt, Uganda, Bangladesh, Qatar, Indonesia, Myanmar, Bhutan & Nigeria. |
| 10.       | Spices                                     |                   22.39 | New Zealand &Australia.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| 11.       | Bio-Fertilizers                            |                    3    | Israel                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
| 12.       | Wood Carving Products /Wood Furniture      |                   10.5  | South Africa                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
| 13.       | Rope Production                            |                    4    | London, USA &France.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     |
| 14.       | Agarbatti Dhoop                            |                    0.5  | Brazil, Switzerland &London.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
| 15.       | Handicrafts                                |                   51.5  | USA, UK, Netherland, China, Malaysia, &Italy.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            |
|           | Total                                      |                14386    |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |