This document summarizes the Indian government's response to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 4647, concerning Khadi institutions, specifically within Tamil Nadu and the Dharmapuri Lok Sabha Constituency, answered on August 21, 2025.
Over the past three years (2021-22 to 2023-24), 184 new Khadi institutions received Khadi certificates nationwide. Two of these institutions were established in Tamil Nadu: the Sardar Vallabhai Patel Khaadi Trust (Cuddalore District) and the Mannargudi Sarvodaya Sangam (Tiruvarur District), both in 2021-22.
No proposal has been received for establishing a Khadi institution within the Dharmapuri Lok Sabha Constituency. However, the government supports Khadi-based employment and entrepreneurship through several initiatives. These include:
* An online platform for obtaining Khadi Mark and Khadi Certificates.
* Skill development training programs conducted by KVIC (Khadi and Village Industries Commission) through departmental and non-departmental training centers.
* Modified Market Development Assistance (MMDA) to Khadi institutions, artisans, and workers.
* The Workshed Scheme for Khadi Artisans, providing assistance for constructing individual and group worksheds.
* The Interest Subsidy Eligibility Certificate (ISEC) scheme, facilitating concessional credit through banks for Khadi institutions.
Key Entities Referenced
Khadi Institutions: Organizations involved in the production and promotion of Khadi, a handspun and handwoven cloth.
Tamil Nadu State: A state in southern India where Khadi institutions have been established.
Dharmapuri Lok Sabha Constituency: A parliamentary constituency in Tamil Nadu, India, that is the focus of specific initiatives to promote Khadi.
Sushri Shobha Karandlaje: Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
Sardar Vallabhai Patel Khaadi Trust: A Khadi institution located in Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu.
Mannargudi Sarvodaya Sangam: A Khadi institution located in Tiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu.
Modified Market Development Assistance MMDA: A scheme providing financial assistance to Khadi Institutions, Khadi Artisans and Khadi Karyakartas.
Interest Subsidy Eligibility Certificate ISEC: A scheme facilitating credit at concessional interest rates for Khadi Institutions.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 4647
TO BE ANSWERED ON 21.08.2025
KHADI INSTITUTIONS IN TAMIL NADU
4647. SHRI MANI A:
Will the Minister of MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES be pleased to state:
(a) whether 184 new Khadi institutions have received KHADI certificates for carrying out
Khadi production across the country during the last three years;
(b) if so, the number of such Khadi institutions established in Tamil Nadu during the same
period, year-wise and district-wise;
(c) whether any Khadi institution has been established in or near the Dharmapuri Lok Sabha
Constituency;
(d) whether the Government has undertaken any targeted initiatives to promote Khadi production
and employment in Dharmapuri Lok Sabha Constituency;
(e) if so, the details of the schemes or assistance extended to artisans, weavers and Khadi workers
in the Dharmapuri region under such initiatives; and
(f) the steps taken by the Government to further promote Khadi-based employment and
entrepreneurship among rural youth and women in backward districts such as Dharmapuri?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES
(SUSHRI SHOBHA KARANDLAJE)
(a): Yes, 184 new Khadi Institutions have received Khadi Certificate for carrying out Khadi
production across the country during the period from 2021-22 to 2023-24.
(b): Two new Khadi Institutions have been registered for implementing Khadi activities in Tamil
Nadu State during the period from 2021-22 to 2023-24. District-wise details are as below:
Sr. Year
Name of KI Name of District
No.
1. Sardar Vallabhai Patel Khaadi Trust Cuddalore 2021-22
2. Mannargudi Sarvodaya Sangam Tiruvarur 2021-22
(c): No proposal has been received for establishment of Khadi Institution in the Dharmapuri Lok
Sabha Constituency.: 2 :
(d) to (f): For promoting Khadi based employment and entrepreneurship development for Khadi
artisan, rural youth and women in Khadi sector, an online platform was created to obtain the Khadi
Mark and Khadi Certificate. The government is also providing the following support:
(i) KVIC conducts training programmes for skill development through Departmental and Non-
Departmental Training Centres and training partners all over the country including backward
districts.
(ii) Modified Market Development Assistance (MMDA) is being given to producing Khadi
Institutions, Khadi Artisans and Khadi Karyakartas, which in turn increases the working
capacity of the Khadi Institutions and income of Khadi artisans.
(iii) Workshed Scheme for Khadi Artisans provides assistance for construction of individual as
well as group workshed for better work environment.
(iv) Interest Subsidy Eligibility Certificate (ISEC) facilitates credit at concessional rate of
interest through Banks as per requirement of the Khadi Institutions (KIs) for production of
khadi.
*****