Khadi Commission offers training and funding for rural beekeeping and MSMEs.

New Delhi [India], September 7 (ANI): The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), part of the MSME Ministry, is aiding rural entrepreneurs by providing training, financial support, advanced tools, and market access. The MSME Ministry notes that traditional skills and local resources in rural India are increasingly fostering new business opportunities. Entrepreneurs are utilizing scientific beekeeping, value-added honey products, vetiver-based businesses, and banana-fibre products to create viable livelihoods. Initiatives like the Khadi Vikas Yojana (KVY), Gramodyog Vikas Yojana (GVY), and the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) are enhancing traditional skills with modern business practices, enabling artisans to achieve sustainable livelihoods.