PIB Chennai Region (English)
1 Jun 2026, 08:03 pm
KVIC Achieves Historic Turnover of Rs.1.87 Lakh Crore in FY 2025-26
Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has achieved unprecedented growth, setting new benchmarks in production, sales and employment generation during the financial year 2025-26. According to the provisional data released by KVIC Chairman Shri Manoj Kumar at Gandhi Darshan, Rajghat, New Delhi, the turnover of Khadi and Village Industries products has crossed the historic milestone of Rs.1.87 lakh crore for the first time. Chairman Shri Manoj Kumar stated that the sales of Khadi and Village Industries products reached Rs.1,87,105 crore in FY 2025-26, compared to Rs.31,154 crore in 2013-14, registering an impressive growth of 501 percent over the last 12 years. Production also increased from Rs.26,109 crore to Rs.1,25,296 crore during the same period, reflecting a growth of 380 percent. Employment generation witnessed a significant rise of 56 percent, increasing from 1.30 crore to 2.04 crore persons. The Chairman attributed this remarkable achievement to the inspiration of Mahatma Gandhi, the hard work of rural artisans, and the transformative initiatives of the Government of India, including ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, ‘Vocal for Local’ and ‘Local to Global’. He said the sector is playing a vital role in strengthening rural economy and contributing towards the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat@2047’.
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कीवर्ड:Keywords: prime minister, narendra modi, global
PIB Chennai Region (English)
1 Jun 2026, 08:03 pm
Taking ahead Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s mission of sensible conservation and prudent utilization, KVIC celebrated ‘World Bee Day 2026’ virtually.
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India, organized various programmes on ‘World Honey Bee Day-2026’ through virtual mode on Wednesday from its headquarters in Mumbai, state and divisional offices across the country and Central Bee Research and Training Institute (CBRTI), Pune. From KVIC’s Gandhi Darshan Office in New Delhi, Chairman, KVIC, Shri Manoj Kumar virtually addressed KVIC offices, beekeepers, beneficiaries, scientists, students, officers and employees across the country. On this occasion, the ‘Honey Exhibition’ organized at CBRTI, Pune was also virtually inaugurated by the Chairman, KVIC. In line with this year’s World Honey Bee Day theme — “Bee Together for People and the Planet” — the programmes highlighted the important role of honeybees in environmental conservation, agricultural productivity and strengthening biodiversity. Addressing participants joined virtually from across the country, Chairman, KVIC, Shri Manoj Kumar said that this year’s World Honey Bee Day programmes have been organized through virtual mode in accordance with Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of energy conservation, judicious use of resources and effective management with minimal expenditure. This not only reduced unnecessary travel and fuel consumption, but also ensured the participation of a large number of people from different states of the country. He further said that honey bees are vital protectors of nature and the agricultural ecosystem, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of transforming “White Revolution into Sweet Revolution” has accelerated self-employment and self-reliance in villages. Today, beekeeping has become a strong medium for strengthening agriculture, the environment and the rural economy. The Chairman further said that at a time when the entire world is worried about the conservation of honeybees, India has taken positive initiatives in this direction, with major credit going to the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said that while launching the “Sweet Revolution” from Banaskantha, Gujarat in 2016, the Prime Minister had stated, “Where there has been a White Revolution, there will now also be a Sweet Revolution.” He added that this was not merely a slogan, but a comprehensive vision for villages, farmers and the building of an Aatmanirbhar Bharat (आत्मनिर्भर भारत). Taking inspiration from the Prime Minister’s vision, KVIC launched the ‘Honey Mission’ in 2017, which has now become a strong medium for employment and self-reliance in rural areas.
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कीवर्ड:Keywords: prime minister, narendra modi, ministry of, credit, biodiversity, environment, conservation
PIB Chennai Region (English)
1 Jun 2026, 08:03 pm
Madras Fertilizers Ltd PM-PRANAM Kisan Sangoshthi at Utlapally: Manager Marketing S. Karuppaiah Briefs 40 Farmers on Soil Health, Neem Coated Urea & Organic Inputs in line with Hon PM appeal to Nation
MIRYALAGUDA, 13-05-2026: Madras Fertilizers Limited (MFL), a Government of India Enterprise, Telangana State, organized a PM-PRANAM Kisan Sangoshthi this evening at Utlapally Village, Miryalaguda Mandal, under the guidance of Shri Uma Shankar, Chief Manager Marketing – AP, KN & TE. The programme, held from 5:00 PM to 7:45 PM at Annadatha Fertilizer Pesticides and Seeds, Utlapally ZPHS School premises, was conducted by Manager Marketing, Telangana State, MFL. 40 progressive farmers from Utlapally and adjoining villages participated along with local representatives. The Manager Marketing, Telangana State, addressed the farmers and conveyed the message of Chief Manager, AP, KN & TE. He highlighted the recent message of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to the farming community, wherein the Prime Minister emphasized “Soil health is farmer health. PM-PRANAM is a mission to free Mother Earth from chemical overuse and move towards sustainable, natural farming for future generations. Every grain of urea saved and every handful of organic manure added is service to Bharat Mata.”
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कीवर्ड:Keywords: prime minister, narendra modi, chief
PIB Chennai Region (English)
1 Jun 2026, 08:03 pm
Outreach Workshop on Atmanirbhar Panchayat Programme held at NIRD&PR, Hyderabad
An Outreach Workshop on the Atmanirbhar Panchayat Programme was organised by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India, in collaboration with the Department of Panchayati Raj, Government of Telangana, at the National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRD&PR), Hyderabad on May 2, 2026. The workshop brought together senior officials, financial institutions, and more than 400 participants from Telangana, including a large number of Panchayat representatives, among whom 70 Sarpanches were distinguished performers in Own Source Revenue (OSR) generation in their respective Gram Panchayats. Delivering the keynote address, Shri Vivek Bharadwaj, Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj, outlined the vision of Atmanirbhar Panchayats and their role in advancing the long-term national priorities of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat. He emphasized the transformative power of grassroots governance and articulated that this vision can be realised through self-reliant, empowered Panchayats. He underlined that Panchayats are pivotal agents of national transformation, uniquely positioned to sensitize citizens and drive well-coordinated collective efforts towards building self-sufficient communities. He urged Panchayat leaders to think innovatively and act decisively to create meaningful and lasting impact in their regions, noting that true leadership is defined by the legacy one leaves behind. He stressed the importance of perspective in unlocking new opportunities for growth and development, inspiring participants to see themselves as catalysts of change in shaping empowered, resilient, and self-sufficient Panchayats that contribute to the India of 2047.
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कीवर्ड:Keywords: ministry of, revenue
PIB Chennai Region (English)
1 Jun 2026, 08:03 pm
Ministry of Panchayati Raj to organize outreach workshop on Atmanirbhar Panchayat Initiative at NIRD&PR, Hyderabad on 2 May 2026
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India, is organizing an outreach workshop on the Atmanirbhar Panchayat Programme on 2 May 2026 at National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRD&PR), Rajendra Nagar, Hyderabad. The outreach workshop will be inaugurated by Shri Vivek Bharadwaj, Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj in the presence of Smt. Mukta Shekhar, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Shri M. Dana Kishore, Special Chief Secretary, Panchayat Raj and Rural Development Department, Government of Telangana, other senior officers of the State Government, faculty-members of NIRD&PR, senior officers of Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited (HUDCO) and National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and Panchayat representatives and functionaries from across Telangana. The outreach workshop will introduce participants to the vision, objectives and operational framework of the Atmanirbhar Panchayat Programme, a forward-looking initiative of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj under the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA). Shri Vivek Bharadwaj, Secretary, Ministry of Panchayati Raj, will deliver the keynote address outlining the vision of the Atmanirbhar Panchayat Programme, followed by a detailed presentation on the national policy objectives, technical roadmap and expected outcomes. A live, end-to-end demonstration of the Atmanirbhar Panchayat Portal will walk participants through the application workflow and digital dashboards, making the process accessible and transparent for Panchayats at every level. An interactive Question and Answer session will provide all stakeholders a valuable opportunity to engage directly with the Ministry and gain clarity on participation. The State of Telangana will also articulate its commitment and priorities under the Programme, setting a tone of active partnership between the Centre and the State. Public sector organizations like HUDCO and NABARD are supporting the programme with their expertise in rural project development and possible financial support. The Atmanirbhar Panchayat Programme is designed to support eligible Gram Panchayats and Block Panchayats in developing and implementing financially viable, bankable projects that strengthen their Own Sources of Revenue (OSR). Through a transparent national challenge process, selected proposals from Panchayats will receive dedicated technical assistance from project development to financial closure, with support spanning Public-Private Partnerships, CSR funding, bank finance and convergence with other government schemes. Community participation in planning will be ensured through mandatory consent by the Gram Sabhas. Ideas will come from the Panchayats and the technical assistance will develop the winning ideas into bankable projects. Over its four-year implementation period, the Programme aspires to build a new generation of self-reliant, economically confident Panchayats, each a living demonstration that financial independence and good local governance go hand in hand.
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कीवर्ड:Keywords: ministry of, revenue, finance, nabard, government scheme, scheme, chief, state government