New Delhi, May 16 -- The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has reported significant growth in production, sales, and employment over the past 11 years, according to Chairman Manoj Kumar.

Chairman Kumar attributed these achievements to the guidance of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and the efforts of artisans working throughout India's rural areas, noting that these developments align with the national objective of achieving "Viksit Bharat" (Developed India) by 2047.

Production in the Khadi and Village Industries sector has increased by 347 percent since 2013-14, rising from Rs. 26,109.07 crore to Rs. 116,599.75 crore in the 2024-25 financial year.

Sales figures demonstrated even stronger growth...