Message from the Chairman

The Himachal Pradesh Khadi and Village Industries Board is committed to promoting self-employment and the development of traditional cottage industries in the rural areas of the state. The primary objective of Board is to empower local artisans, craftsmen and entrepreneurs through the promotion and support of Khadi and Village Industries.

The Board provides financial assistance training, marketing support and infrastructural development to encourage entrepreneurship at the grassroots level. Through the effective implementation of various Central and State government schemes, including the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), the Board is creating new avenues for self-employment across Himachal Pradesh.

The Himachal Pradesh Khadi and Village Industries Board appeals to all eligible individuals, artisans and budding entrepreneurs to take full advantage of the schemes and services being offered and to become active partners in building an Atma Nirbhar Himachal.

For more information, please visit the official website or contact your nearest Board office.     

Warm Regards

Harshwardhan Chauhan
Industries Minister-Cum-Chairman
HP Khadi and Village Industries Board, Shimla