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Delhi Revives Khadi Board, Plans Connaught Place Emporio and ₹50 Crore Artisan Push

Legal consultants will draft a new DKVIB Act to rebuild the board’s governance framework.

Overview

  • After nearly four years without a sitting, the DKVIB held its 54th board meeting chaired by Industries Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa.
  • The board approved a collaboration with DSIIDC to develop an Emporio in Connaught Place to showcase about 650 GI‑tagged products from across India.
  • Delhi earmarked ₹50 crore in the current budget to expand training, skilling, funding, and marketing support for artisans through DKVIB.
  • Officials said the process has begun to seek GI recognition for three traditional Delhi products to bolster local identity and market value.
  • Seventeen agenda items covered skill enhancement schemes, financial support, and a common marketing platform, marking a shift to execution after prolonged inactivity.