The U.P. Khadi and Village Industries Board is executing the Chief Minister Village Industries Employment Scheme of the District Sector and the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme Scheme of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission.

The U.P. Khadi and Village Industries Board plays an important role in the field of rural industrialization. It is directly linked with the uplifting of the rural economy, Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes, minorities, women, persons with disabilities, ex-servicemen, and backward classes.

Even today, promoting traditional skills in rural areas holds great potential for development. By training educated unemployed youth in rural regions, the Board provides financial assistance to help them establish industries of their choice in their own villages.

Definitions of Khadi and Village Industries

"Khadi" means any cloth woven on handlooms in India from hand-spun cotton, silk, or woollen yarn, or from a mixture of two or all such yarns.

"Village Industry" means any industry located in a rural area which produces any goods or renders any service with or without the use of power, and in which the capital investment (in plant, machinery, land, and building) per artisan or worker does not exceed fifty thousand rupees. The term "rural area" defined for this purpose includes all revenue villages and towns with a population of up to 20 thousand.

Who is Eligible for Loan Assistance?

The following are eligible for assistance facilities provided by the U.P. Khadi and Village Industries Board:

• 1. Registered Village Industry Cooperative Societies.
• 2. Registered Voluntary Organizations.
• 3. Individual entrepreneurs, along with educated unemployed youth, women, members of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, and traditional artisans.

Which Rural Industries Are Provided Financial Assistance?

Khadi and Village Industries are divided into 7 categories, under which the following industries fall:

1.) Mineral Based Industry

• 1. Cottage Pottery Industry.
• 2. Limestone, Lime Shell, and Other Lime Products Industry.
• 3. Stone Cutting, Grinding, Carving, and Engraving for Temples and Buildings.
• 4. Useful Utility Items Made of Stone.
• 5. Plate and Slate Pencil Manufacturing.
• 6. Plaster of Paris Manufacturing.
• 7. Dishwashing Powder.
• 8. Fuel Briquettes.
• 9. Jewellery Making from Gold, Silver, Stone, Shell, and Synthetic Materials.
• 10. Gulal and Rangoli Powder Manufacturing.
• 11. Bangle Manufacturing.
• 12. Paints, Dyes, Varnish, and Distemper Manufacturing.
• 13. Glass Toy Manufacturing.
• 14. Decorative Glass Cutting, Designing, and Polishing.
• 15. Gem Cutting.

2.) Forest Based Industry

• i. Handmade Paper Industry.
• ii. Katha Manufacturing.
• iii. Gum and Resin Manufacturing.
• iv. Lac Manufacturing.
• v. Cottage Matchstick Industry, Firecrackers, and Incense Stick Manufacturing.
• vi. Bamboo and Cane Work.
• vii. Manufacturing Paper Cups, Saucers, Bags, and Paper Boxes.
• viii. Notebook Manufacturing, Bookbinding, Envelope Making, Register Manufacturing, and Other Paper Stationery.
• ix. Khus Mat and Broom Manufacturing.
• x. Collection, Processing, and Packaging of Forest Produce.
• xi. Photo Framing.
• xii. Jute Product Manufacturing (under Fiber Industry).

3.) Agro-Based and Food Industry

• i. Processing, Packaging, and Marketing of Food Grains, Pulses, Spices, Tangy Spices, etc.
• ii. Palm Jaggery Manufacturing and Other Palm Products Industry.
• iii. Sugarcane Jaggery and Khandsari Manufacturing.
• iv. Beekeeping.
• v. Processing, Preservation, and Canning of Fruits and Vegetables including Pickles.
• vi. Ghani Oil Industry.
• vii. Fiber Other Than Coir.
• viii. Collection of Medicinal Herbs for Health Uses.
• ix. Maize and Ragi Processing.
• x. Pith Mats and Door Mats Manufacturing.
• xi. Cashew Processing.
• xii. Leaf Plate (Dona) Making.
• xiii. Noodle Manufacturing.
• xiv. Power-Operated Flour Mill.
• xv. Porridge (Daliya) Manufacturing.
• xvi. Small Rice De-husking Unit.
• xvii. Indian Sweetmeat Manufacturing.
• xviii. Raswanti - Sugarcane Juice Unit.
• xix. Menthol Oil.
• xx. Dairy Products Manufacturing Unit.
• xxi. Cattle Feed and Poultry Feed Manufacturing.

4. Polymer and Chemical Based Industry

• 1. Flaying, Tanning, and Other Allied Hide and Skin Industries & Cottage Leather Industry.
• 2. Cottage Soap Industry.
• 3. Rubber Goods Manufacturing (Dipped Latex Products).
• 4. Rexine / P.V.C. Products.
• 5. Horn and Bone Products Including Ivory.
• 6. Candle, Camphor, and Sealing Wax Manufacturing.
• 7. Plastic Packaging and Article Manufacturing.
• 8. Bindi Manufacturing.
• 9. Mehendi (Henna) Manufacturing.
• 10. Perfume (Ittar) Manufacturing.
• 11. Shampoo Manufacturing.
• 12. Hair Oil Manufacturing.
• 13. Detergent and Washing Powder (Non-toxic).

5. Engineering and Non-Conventional Energy

• 1. Carpentry.
• 2. Blacksmithing.
• 3. Production of Aluminium Household Utensils.
• 4. Production and Use of Fertilizer and Methane (Gobar) Gas from Cow Dung and Other Waste Products like Animal Waste/Excreta.
• 5. Manufacturing of Paper Clips, Safety Pins, Stove Pins, etc.
• 6. Manufacturing of Decorative Bulbs, Bottles, Glass, etc.
• 7. Umbrella Production.
• 8. Solar and Wind Energy Equipment.
• 9. Handmade Brass Utensils Manufacturing.
• 10. Handmade Copper Utensils Manufacturing.
• 11. Handmade Bronze Utensils Manufacturing.
• 12. Manufacturing Other Items from Brass, Copper, and Bronze.
• 13. Radio Manufacturing.
• 14. Cassette Player Manufacturing (whether fitted in Radio or not).
• 15. Cassette Recorder Manufacturing.
• 16. Voltage Stabilizer Production.
• 17. Electronic Watch/Clock Manufacturing.
• 18. Wood Carving and Artistic Furniture Manufacturing.
• 19. Tin Work.
• 20. Motor Winding.
• 21. Wire Mesh Making.
• 22. Iron Grill Manufacturing.
• 23. Manufacturing Rural Transport Vehicles like Hand Carts, Bullock Carts, Small Boats, Two-Wheeler Bicycles/Rickshaws, Motorized Vehicles.
• 24. Musical Instrument Manufacturing.
• 25. Vermicomposting and Waste Disposal.

6. Textile Industry (Excluding Khadi)

• 1. Poly Vastra, i.e., cloth hand-spun and woven on handlooms in India from man-made fiber mixed with cotton, silk, or wool, or any combination thereof; or cloth made in India woven on handlooms using hand-spun man-made fiber threads mixed with cotton, silk, or woollen threads or any combination of these threads.
• 2. Lac Cloth Manufacturing.
• 3. Hosiery.
• 4. Tailoring and Ready-Made Garments Preparation.
• 5. Handmade Nylon / Cotton Fishing Nets Preparation.
• 6. Chintz Printing / Calico Printing.
• 7. Toy and Doll Manufacturing.
• 8. Embroidery Work.
• 9. Surgical Bandage Manufacturing.
• 10. Stove Wicks.
• 11. Yarn Ball, Woollen Ball, and Hank Manufacturing.
• 12. Traditional Attire / Costumes.
• 13. Rug / Carpet Weaving (DURRIE).

7. Service Industry

• 1. Laundry / Dry Cleaning.
• 2. Barber / Hair Salon.
• 3. Plumbing.
• 4. Electrical Wiring and Home Electronic Appliance Repair.
• 5. Repair of Diesel Engines, Pump Sets, etc.
• 6. Tyre Vulcanization (Retreading) Unit.
• 7. Agricultural Services for Spraying, Pesticides, Pump Sets, etc.
• 8. Renting Out Sound Systems such as Loudspeakers, Sound Amplifiers, Mics, etc.
• 9. Battery Charging.
• 10. Signboard Painting.
• 11. Bicycle Repair Shops.
• 12. Masonry.
• 13. Dhaba (Eatery - Non-alcoholic).
• 14. Tea Stall.
• 15. Chikan Embroidery.
• 16. Band Group / Music Ensemble.
• 17. Iodized Salt Processing.