The Karnataka Khadi and Village Industries Act, 1956

The Karnataka Khadi and Village Industries Act, 1956

This Act establishes the Karnataka State Khadi and Village Industries Board to promote, organize, and develop khadi and various traditional village industries across Karnataka. It applies to rural artisans, local entrepreneurs, cooperative societies, and government officials managing rural industry programs. The law empowers the Board to provide financial assistance, supply raw materials and equipment, offer vocational training, set up emporiums, and conduct research. This legislation matters because it boosts the rural economy, generates local employment, supports self-reliance, and preserves traditional Indian crafts by building a structured support system for small-scale and cottage industries in the state.

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