PAPER ID:IJIM/V.2(VIII)/82-87 /14

AUTHOR :Smita Buragohain

TITLE: ROLE OF KHADI AND VILLAGE INDUSTRY SECTOR IN PROMOTING MICRO ENTERPRISES: A STUDY IN DIBRUGARH DISTRICT

ABSTRACT:KVI has been playing an important role as an instrument to generate large scale employment in the rural areas with low per capita investment. The sector takes a vital role in every aspect of rural industrial development through its implemented scheme PMEGP/REGP from 1994. The main purpose of this paper is to study the performance of KVI sector in the district in terms of production, employment and sales. The paper also attempts to study the production behavior of KVI units. It has been found that KVI unit’s exhibits increasing return to scale. The paper presents a comprehensive picture of the performance of the sector.

KEYWORDS:KVI, Sales, Production, Employment Generation

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