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Time of India
19-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
World Bee Day: In the hum of bees lies the pulse of progress
1 2 3 Nagpur: Bees are quietly shaping the future of agriculture and forestry, a fact underscored by Suresh Gudhe , a retired joint director and beekeeping expert from the Khadi and Village Industries Commission, Nagpur. "Bees are indispensable for forest and agricultural development," Gudhe asserts, emphasising their role in pollination , which drives fruit and seed formation, enabling new plant growth. Without effective pollination, he warns, "Even forest departments struggle to achieve desired plant regeneration." On World Bee Day , celebrated on May 20, Gudhe, a trainer in beekeeping, highlighted the diversity of bees in India, from the robust rock bee (Apis dorsata), which yields up to 30kg of honey annually, to the delicate stingless bee (Trigona), a pollination powerhouse. Each species, whether the Indian hive bee (Apis cerana indica), little bee (Apis florea), or the foreign Apis mellifera, contributes uniquely to ecosystems. "Bees don't just produce honey," Gudhe explains, adding, "They ensure biodiversity , supporting crops and forests through pollination." The benefits of beekeeping extend beyond ecology. Gudhe points to economic opportunities, with products like honey, beeswax, pollen, royal jelly, and propolis commanding global demand. "Pollen is as vital as honey, packed with nutrients," he notes, adding that bee venom and royal jelly are used in pharmaceuticals, while propolis offers antibacterial properties. For rural communities, beekeeping is a pathway to self-reliance, supported by government schemes like PMEGP and Honey Mission, which provide training and financial aid. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Launch - Birla Navya on Golf Course Road Extn, Gurugram Birla Navya AVIK Click Here Undo "Beekeeping can transform lives and bolster India's economy," Gudhe says. Yet, challenges loom. Industrialisation threatens environmental balance, and Gudhe stresses the need for planting nectar-rich trees to sustain bee populations. "Conserving bees is conserving life," he urges, echoing Albert Einstein's warning that humanity's survival hinges on bees. Community-driven afforestation, involving schools, NGOs, and forest departments, is vital, but Gudhe insists on prioritising bee-friendly plants. Gudhe's call to action resonates: "Everyone must protect beehives in their surroundings." His vision blends science, tradition, and sustainability, positioning beekeeping as a cornerstone of environmental and economic progress. Through collective effort, India can harness the power of these tiny pollinators to secure a greener, more prosperous future. By embracing beekeeping, we not only safeguard nature but also empower communities, proving that in the hum of bees lies the pulse of progress.
New Indian Express
24-04-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Khadi & village industries panel achieves Rs 1.7 lakh crore turnover
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has recorded a turnover surpassing Rs 1.7 lakh crore. Releasing the data for the financial year 2024-25, KVIC chairman Manoj Kumar said the production increased fourfold with a jump of 347% and sales increased five fold with a jump of 447%. KVIC is providing employment to 1.94 crore people. Manoj Kumar said that unprecedented growth has also been observed in the production of Khadi clothes in the past 11 years. He said that the major objective of KVIC is to provide maximum employment opportunities in rural areas. On women empowerment, he said that in the last 10 years, 7,43,904 have been trained through 18 departmental and 17 non-departmental training centres of KVIC, out of which 57.45% (4,27,394) are women. 'Apart from this, 80% of the 5 lakh Khadi artisans are also women. In the past 11 years, the wages of Khadi artisans has been increased by 275% while in the past three years, it has been increased by 100% ,' he said.
Fibre2Fashion
22-04-2025
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
Indian khadi sector booms, KVIC hits $20 bn turnover in FY25
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has posted its highest-ever turnover in financial year 2024–25 (FY25), with total sales soaring to ₹1.70 lakh crore (~ $20 billion). Underlining a decade of robust growth, KVIC reported a 447 per cent rise in sales, a 347 per cent increase in production, and a 49.23 per cent boost in employment generation since 2013–14. In the financial year 2023-24, there was an increase of 399.69 per cent in sales and 314.79 per cent in production in comparison to the year 2013-14, Manoj Kumar, chairman, KVIC said in a release. KVIC achieved a record ₹1.70 lakh crore (~$20 billion) turnover in FY25, marking a decade of strong growth. Since 2013â€'14, sales rose 447 per cent, production 347 per cent, and employment 49.23 per cent. Khadi sales grew 561 per cent, and artisan wages rose 275 per cent. KVIC credited PM Modi's push, MSME guidance, and Gandhi's legacy for the success. Khadi, the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi, is no longer just a fabric, but has become a symbol of the creation of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat', Manoj Kumar said while releasing the provisional data of Khadi and Village Industries for FY25 at the office located at Rajghat, New Delhi on Monday. The performance of KVIC has made a significant contribution towards realising the resolution of 'Viksit Bharat' by the year 2047 and making India the third economy of the world, Kumar further added. He attributed this achievement to the inspiration of Mahatma Gandhi, the guarantee of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the guidance of the Ministry of MSME and the hard work of crore of artisans. Production of Khadi clothing has seen remarkable growth. From ₹811.08 crore (~$95.31 million) in 2013–14, it rose to ₹3,783.36 crore (~$444.39 million) in 2024–25—a 366 per cent increase. Sales of Khadi garments grew even more impressively, jumping from ₹1,081.04 crore (~$127.01 million) to ₹7,145.61 crore (~$839.57 million), reflecting a growth of 561 per cent, the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises said in a release. There has also been a tremendous jump in the sales of Khadi clothes. While its sale was only ₹1081.04 crore in the financial year 2013-14, it increased by about six and a half times to ₹7145.61 crore in FY25 with an increase of 561 per cent. The promotion of Khadi by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from a larger platform has had a huge impact on the sale of Khadi clothes. That major objective of KVIC is to provide maximum employment opportunities in rural areas and it has set a record in this regard in the last 11 year, Kumar said speaking on objective of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC). While the cumulative employment was 1.30 crore in the financial year 2013-14 (FY14), it rose to 1.94 crore in FY25 with an increase of 49.23 per cent. There has also been an unprecedented increase in the business of Khadi and Village Industries Bhawan, New Delhi. While the business of Bhavan was ₹51.02 crore in FY14, it increased by almost 2 times and reached Rs 110.01 crore in FY25 with a jump of 115 per cent. Since the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Employment Generation Program (PMEGP) scheme, a total of 1018185 units have been established, for which the Government of India has distributed margin money subsidy of ₹27166.07 crore against a loan of ₹73348.39 crore. So far 90,04,541 people are getting employment through PMEGP. With the aim of providing employment to maximum number of people in rural areas under the Gramodyog Vikas Yojana Scheme, KVIC has more than doubled the budget of Rs 25.65 crore in the financial year 2021-22 by 134 per cent to ₹60 crore in the financial year 2025-26 (FY26). A total of 22284 machines and equipment were distributed in the year 2022-23, 29854 in the financial year 2023-24 and the highest 37218 machines and equipment in FY25. Under Gramodyog Vikas Yojana, KVIC has made a significant contribution in the creation of a self-reliant India by distributing a total of 287752 machines, toolkits and equipment so far. Speaking on contribution towards women empowerment Kumar said that in the last 10 years, 7,43,904 trainees have been trained through 18 departmental and 17 non-departmental training centres of KVIC, out of which 57.45 per cent i.e. 4,27,394 are women. Apart from this, 80 per cent of the 5 lakh Khadi artisans are also women. In the last 11 years, the wages of Khadi artisans has been increased by 275 per cent while in the last three years, it has been increased by 100 per cent. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (HU)
Hans India
22-04-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Khadi & Village Industries sales hit record Rs 1.7 L-cr mark
New Delhi: The sales of Khadi and Village Industries have registered a five-fold jump from Rs31,154.19 crore in 2013-14 to an all-time high of Rs1,70,551.37 crore in the financial year 2024-25, the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) Chairman, Manoj Kumar, said on Monday. He further stated that while the production of Khadi and Village Industry goods was Rs26,109.07 crore in the financial year 2013-14, it increased nearly four times to Rs116,599.75 crore in the financial year 2024-25. Speaking at a press conference, he said that the unprecedented growth has also been observed in the production of Khadi clothes in the last 11 years. While the production of Khadi clothes was Rs811.08 crore in the financial year 2013-14, it increased increased four and a half times (366 per cent) to Rs3,783.36 crore in the financial year 2024-25, which is the best performance till date. There has also been a tremendous jump in the sales of Khadi clothes. While the sale was Rs1,081.04 crore in the financial year 2013-14, it increased by about six and a half times to Rs7,145.61 crore in the financial year 2024-25, he pointed out. 'The promotion of Khadi by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from a larger platform has had a huge impact on the sale of Khadi clothes,' he said. Speaking on the objective of KVIC, he said the major objective is to provide maximum employment opportunities in rural areas. In this area too, KVIC has set a record in the last 11 years. While the cumulative employment was 1.3 crore in the financial year 2013-14, it rose to 1.94 crore in 2024-25 with an increase of 49.23 per cent. Besides, there has been an unprecedented increase in the business of Khadi and Village Industries Bhawan, New Delhi. While the business of Bhavan was Rs51.02 crore in the financial year 2013-14, it increased by almost two times and reached Rs110.01 crore in the financial year 2024-25 with a jump of 115 per cent, Kumar mentioned.
