What Digital KVIC actually covers
Digital KVIC is not a single scheme with its own eligibility criteria. It is an umbrella of digitised workflows: internal dashboards for KVIC staff, direct benefit transfer for artisans, online entrepreneurship development training, and the ekhadiindia.com shopfront. The goal across all of these is the same: remove middlemen, speed up subsidy processing, and let rural entrepreneurs interact with KVIC without travelling to a state office.
Where PMEGP and Digital KVIC connect
KVIC is one of the implementing agencies for the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme, alongside state Khadi and Village Industries Boards and District Industries Centres. Applicants track their PMEGP application status and complete the mandatory entrepreneurship development training through KVIC's online systems rather than in-person visits.
ekhadiindia.com: the e-commerce side of Digital KVIC
| Feature | What it means for artisans and SMEs |
|---|---|
| Direct seller registration | Artisans, weavers and KVIC-registered units can list and sell directly |
| Bulk order support | Institutional and wholesale buyers can place larger orders through the same portal |
| Authenticity | Only Khadi Trade Mark certified products are listed |
| Integration | The portal is linked with KVIC, state Khadi Boards, PMEGP and MSME support units |
How rural entrepreneurs use Digital KVIC, step by step
- Complete Udyam or MSME registration for the proposed unit, since most KVIC schemes require it.
- Apply for KVIC-linked funding, such as PMEGP, online and track sanction status digitally.
- Complete the mandatory entrepreneurship development training through KVIC's online training platform where applicable.
- Once operational, register as a seller on ekhadiindia.com to reach buyers outside the local market.
- Use KVIC's dashboards and direct benefit transfer setup for subsidy disbursal instead of manual, office-visit-based processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Digital KVIC a separate government scheme?
No. It is the digital delivery layer for KVIC's existing programmes like PMEGP, not a standalone scheme with its own eligibility.
Can any artisan sell on ekhadiindia.com?
Sellers need to be linked to KVIC, a state Khadi Board, or hold a valid Khadi Trade Mark certification for the products listed.
Is entrepreneurship development training under KVIC mandatory for PMEGP?
For most PMEGP units above a certain project cost, yes, completing the training is a condition before subsidy release.
How is Digital KVIC different from the Udyam portal?
Udyam is the MSME registration system across all sectors. Digital KVIC is specific to Khadi and village industries and their scheme delivery, training and e-commerce.
Who can I contact if a Digital KVIC portal is not working?
Reach out to your nearest KVIC state office or District Industries Centre, since most technical issues resolve faster through the regional office than a central helpline.
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