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## Policy Analysis Report: Amendment to Khadi and Village Industries Commission Notification **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification published by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) on September 23, 2021. This notification constitutes an amendment to a previous notification (S.O. 3216 E, dated September 5, 2019) concerning the Khadi and Village Industries Commission. The core purpose of this amendment is to update the list of Non-official Expert Members. This report details the changes introduced by the amendment, its likely rationale, and potential implications. **2. Introduction:** The purpose of this report is to provide an informative analysis of the Ministry of MSME's notification published on September 23, 2021, concerning amendments to the Khadi and Village Industries Commission. This analysis is based solely on the content of the provided policy text. **3. Policy Overview:** * **Original Policy Being Amended:** The amendment modifies notification S.O. 3216 E, dated September 5, 2019. This original notification pertains to the Khadi and Village Industries Commission. * **Core Objective(s):** The core objective of the amendment, as inferred from the text, is to update and maintain the composition of the Non-official Expert Members within the Khadi and Village Industries Commission, ensuring relevant expertise is available to the commission. **4. Background and Rationale:** The amendment appears to be a routine update to the composition of the Non-official Expert Members. The original list likely required updating due to factors such as term expirations, resignations, or the need for different expertise within the commission. This specific amendment replaces entries for serial numbers 3 and 4 in the list of Non-official Expert Members. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This notification introduces changes to the list of Non-official Expert Members within the Khadi and Village Industries Commission. Specifically, the notification states: "In the said notification, under the heading II. Nonofficial Expert Members, for serial numbers 3 and 4 and the entries relating thereto, the following shall be substituted, namely: 3. Shri Manoj Kumar, A439, Sector16, Marketing Parttime. Rohini, New Delhi 110 085". * **Specific Part of the Original Policy Being Changed:** Section II of notification S.O. 3216 E, dated September 5, 2019, titled "Non-official Expert Members". * **New Rule/Provision:** The new provision replaces the previous entries for serial numbers 3 with "Shri Manoj Kumar, A439, Sector16, Marketing Parttime. Rohini, New Delhi 110 085". There is only one member listed in this notification. * **Difference/Effect of the Change:** The amendment replaces the previously listed expert member with Shri Manoj Kumar. This ensures that the commission has updated expertise, presumably in the area of Marketing Parttime based on the included address. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the provided text, the direct target audience includes: * The Khadi and Village Industries Commission itself. * Shri Manoj Kumar, the newly appointed Non-official Expert Member. * The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. Broader stakeholders include individuals and organizations involved in the Khadi and Village Industries sector. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises is responsible for implementing this amendment. The Khadi and Village Industries Commission is directly affected by this amendment. * **Timelines or Procedures:** The amendment is effective from the date of the notification (September 23, 2021). No specific implementation timelines or procedures are detailed in the provided text beyond the immediate substitution of the expert member. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcome of this specific change is to ensure that the Khadi and Village Industries Commission has access to relevant expertise. By appointing Shri Manoj Kumar, the commission likely seeks to benefit from his knowledge in the area of "Marketing Parttime". The impact of this change will depend on the contribution of the new expert member to the commission's activities. **9. Conclusion:** The September 23, 2021 notification amends the original S.O. 3216 E notification by updating the list of Non-official Expert Members within the Khadi and Village Industries Commission. The amendment replaces the previous expert member with Shri Manoj Kumar. This change is likely intended to provide the commission with updated expertise, ensuring its effective functioning. The significance of this amendment lies in maintaining the commission's access to relevant knowledge and skills, supporting its mandate within the Khadi and Village Industries sector.

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