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MSME ministry clears KVIC proposal to increase wages of artisans by over 36 percent

The wage incentives are paid by KVIC directly to the accounts of the artisans through direct benefits transfer.

Fabindia submits undertaking to Bombay High Court, says it will not brand its products with term 'khadi'

The KVIC had approached the high court in June this year against Fabindia for illegally using its trademark "charkha" (spinning wheel) and selling the apparel with the khadi tag. In its suit, the KVIC had sought damages to the tune of Rs 525 crore from Fabindia.

Delhi court frames defamation charges against Medha Patkar in case filed by KVIC chairman VK Saxena

Patkar and Saxena have been embroiled in a legal battle since 2000 after she filed a suit against him for publishing advertisements against her and the Narmada Bachao Andolan

Misuse of khadi mark by Fabindia adversely affects interests of artisans; KVIC has strong case against erring firms

KVIC has a strong case to prevent the misuse of the khadi mark by companies in India, on the ground that KVIC owns the khadi trademark in India.

Gandhi Jayanti: KVIC hands over 'wooden charkha' to India's High Commission in Uganda

Ahead of Gandhi Jayanti, the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has handed over a 'wooden charkha' to India's High Commission in Kampala in Uganda as a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi's significant work in Africa.

Swaraj at 70 Part 11: India needs to heed Deen Dayal Upadhyaya's call for decentralised agro-industry, says Mahesh Sharma

Mahesh Sharma talks about the meaning of Swaraj and the need for decentralisation in the agriculture sector and the need for direct democracy.

Sardar Sarovar dam: Warrant issued against Medha Patkar for failing to appear for cross defamation hearings

A Delhi court issued a warrant seeking production of Narmada Bachao Andolan activist Medha Patkar who failed to appear before it in defamation cases filed by her and KVIC Chairman VK Saxena against each other

PMO on RTI query: Can't tell who sought nod to use Narendra Modi's picture in ads

The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has said it cannot divulge information on who has sought permission to use Narendra Modi's photographs in advertisements, saying that such an exercise needs a "thorough search".

KVIC sends legal notice to Fabindia for using brand name 'Khadi'

Khadi India has threatened to sue Fabindia, a chain of ethnic wear retail outlets, for allegedly indulging in "unfair trade practice" by using and selling its cotton products unauthorisedly under its registered brand name "Khadi".

Khadi calendar row: Modi's singular 'I' instead of collective 'we' doesn't bode well for democracy

Recently the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), particularly Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has accelerated its efforts to appropriate historic national icons like Gandhi and Ambedkar.