New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): Manoj Goyal, Chairman, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) underneath the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), addressed the ladies artisans of Shri Mahila Griha Udyog Lijjat Papad at an occasion held on Wednesday on the Sri Shanmukhananda Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Auditorium in Sion (East), Mumbai.
According to the MSME, because the chief visitor, the KVIC Chairman applauded the work of the ladies artisans and highlighted the numerous position performed by organizations like Lijjat Papad in advancing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s imaginative and prescient of ‘Vocal for Local’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’.Â
Addressing the congregation, Manoj Goyal opined that ‘the journey of Lijjat Papad, established on 15 March 1959 with simply seven girls and Rs. 80, was not merely an initiative to make Papads, however a dream of turning into self-reliant, residing with dignity and standing on one’s personal toes. The recognition of Lijjat Papad as a Village Industry by KVIC in 1966 gave contemporary momentum to this journey. Today, via its 83 branches throughout 16 states, greater than 45,000 girls are related to Lijjat Papad and are progressing in the direction of self-reliance and financial independence. Over the years, the organisation has diversified its product vary. Besides papads, it additionally manufactures spices, flour, detergent and liquid soaps. Its merchandise have reached greater than 30 international locations, together with the USA, Australia, Japan and South Africa.’
KVIC Chairman stated that the best power of Lijjat Papad is its high quality, arduous work, and self-discipline. He stated, “Lijjat does not merely make papads; it weaves together dignity, self-confidence, and opportunity.”
Goyal stated that Lijjat Papad’s achievements have additionally obtained nationwide recognition. The organisation was honoured with the Best Village Industry Award in 2003, the Brand Equity Award in 2005 and the Women Development Award in 2017. Several worldwide platforms and media organisations have additionally showcased Lijjat Papad’s inspiring journey to the world, the ministry stated.
Highlighting the actions and initiatives of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), the KVIC Chairman stated that almost 5 lakh artisans throughout the nation are being offered employment, out of which 80% are girls working in round 3,000 Khadi establishments. Over the previous 12 years, the wages of Khadi artisans have elevated by as much as 275 per cent. Â
He additional acknowledged that the manufacturing of the Khadi and Village Industries sector has elevated to roughly 1.25 lakh crore, whereas gross sales have reached 1.87 lakh crore. Under the Village Industry Development Scheme, greater than 3.23 lakh machines and toolkits have been distributed over the past 12 years. Similarly, underneath the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), round 11 lakh new initiatives have been established thus far, with subsidies exceeding 30,000 crore, producing employment alternatives for about 1 crore folks. (ANI)