India, March 12 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
A press conference was held on Tuesday at the Rajghat office of Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India, New Delhi. On this occasion, KVIC Chairman Shri Manoj Kumar shared information about the achievements of the Khadi and Village Industries sector during the financial year 2024-25 and said that the Commission has taken an important decision in the interest of Khadi artisans. The wages of Khadi artisans will be increased by 20 percent from April 1, 2025. Presently, spinners get Rs 12.50 for spinning per hank on the charkha, which will be increased by Rs 2.50 from April 1, 2025. As per t...