KVIC Hits Historic ₹1.87 Lakh Crore Sales in 2025-26

With the government’s continued support and people’s love for Khadi, the future looks very bright.

Conclusion

KVIC’s historic sales of ₹1,87,000 crore in 2025-26 is not just a number. It is a story of hard work, tradition, and hope. It shows that India’s rural industries can compete with the biggest companies in the world. It proves that Mahatma Gandhi’s dream of a self-reliant village economy is still alive. Every time you buy a Khadi shirt or a jar of Khadi honey, you are helping a rural family. So let us celebrate this milestone and keep supporting Khadi.

Exam-Focused Points

• KVIC  – Khadi and Village Industries Commission.

• Established  – under  Khadi and Village Industries Commission Act, 1956 ; began functioning in  April 1957 .

• Nodal Ministry  – Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME).

• Historic sales in 2025-26  –  ₹1,87,000 crore  (one lakh eighty-seven thousand crore).

• Three objectives  – Social (rural employment), Economic (saleable products), Wider (self-reliance for weaker sections).

• Key functions  – strategic reserve of raw materials, common service facilities, marketing, research, quality assurance.

• State-level bodies  – Khadi & Village Industries Boards.

• Nodal agency for  –  SFURTI  (Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries).

• Products  – Khadi cloth, garments, home furnishings, toiletries, honey, pickles, etc.

• Importance  – provides rural employment, especially for women; promotes eco-friendly fabrics.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q1: KVIC is the nodal agency for which cluster development scheme?
A: KVIC is the nodal agency for the Scheme of Fund for Regeneration of Traditional Industries (SFURTI).

Q2: In which year was KVIC established and under which act?
A: KVIC was established in April 1957 under the Khadi and Village Industries Commission Act, 1956.

Q3: What was KVIC’s sales achievement in the financial year 2025-26?
A: KVIC recorded historic sales of ₹1,87,000 crore (one lakh eighty-seven thousand crore rupees) in 2025-26.

Q4: What are the three main objectives of KVIC?
A: The three objectives are: social (rural employment), economic (producing saleable products), and wider (creating self-reliance among economically weaker sections).

Q5: Which ministry does KVIC work under?
A: KVIC works under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME).