Report on Awareness programme on

 “Khadi and Gramodyog Vikas Yojna”

Date of Event: 20^th November 2025

Organised by: Maharishi School of Business Management in association with UP Khadi and Gramodyog Board and IQAC

Objective: The Maharishi School of Business Management in association of Uttar Pradesh Khadi and Gramodyog Board and IQAC organised an awareness program on “Khadi and Gramodyog Vikas Yojna” at MUIT Lucknow Campus on 20^th November 2025. The primary objective of this session was to promote the Khadi and Gramodyog, encouraging entrepreneurship among the university’s students. The event aimed specifically to inspire the audience towards establishing their own Udyog by connecting them with the conceptual, financial, and procedural aspects of the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) and its support mechanisms.

Participating Students: students of Management and Commerce dept.

Event Details: The session started with traditional lamp lighting ceremony marking the inauguration of the event. Following the inauguration, the guest speakers were formally felicitated with a patka and a memento by the Dean Academics, Dean MSOBM, Deputy Dean MSOBM, and organizing faculty members expressing the university's deep gratitude. The event proceeded with address by the Dean of Academics, emphasizing the importance of Khadi and economic potential lying within the Gramodyog sector.

Subsequently, Upayukt Udyog, Mr Manoj Chaurasia took the stage and delivered a session detailing the historical context, explaining how Mahatma Gandhi started Khadi as a movement for self-reliance, before moving into the technical aspects of the Khadi business and its modern-day social, economic, and ecological benefits. Following this, Agrani Bank Manager (BOI), Mr Manish Pathak provided essential knowledge on the financial ecosystem, available bank loan schemes, specifically focusing on easy access to business loans designed for Khadi and other village industries under government initiatives. After that District Khadi Udyog Officer, Mr Avdhesh Kumar Gautam; ADO, Mr Satish Chandra Gupta; and ADO, Mr Hemant Kumar focused on practical application, outlining the diverse business opportunities available under the scheme and detailing the specific eligibility criteria and procedural steps for students and aspiring entrepreneurs to start their ventures. The Q&A session was highly engaging and interactive, providing a crucial platform for the speakers to connect directly with the students, addressing their specific queries and viewpoints. The event concluded with a formal vote of thanks delivered by the Dean MSOBM, Dr. Sandhya Sinha, expressing gratitude to the guests, speakers, faculty, and participating students for making the awareness session impactful. The entire program flow was expertly coordinated by Dr. Sapan Asthana, who served as the anchor for the event.

Feedback: Feedback gathered from the students following the lecture was exceptionally positive. Students particularly appreciated the interactive structure, noting that the ability to pose questions directly to the experts during the Q&A session made the complex procedural and financial aspects of the Yojana relatable and understandable. They reported that the combination of historical context and practical implementation guidance significantly enhanced their learning experience and entrepreneurial perspective. Overall, the students felt the event was highly beneficial, effectively bridging their management studies with viable, government-supported opportunities in the crucial Khadi and Gramodyog sector.

Acknowledgements: We extend our gratitude to Deputy Udyog, Mr Manoj Chaurasia; Agrani Bank Manager (BOI), Mr Manish Pathak; Khadi Gramodyog District Officer, Mr Avdhesh Gautam; ADO, Mr Satish Chandra; ADO, Hemant Kumar for their presence and valuable contribution towards promoting entrepreneurship among students. We also express our immense gratitude towards Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor, Prof (Dr.) Bhanu Pratap Singh; Registrar, Dr. Girish Chhimwal; Dean Academics, Dr. Neeraj Jain for their encouragement and guidance; Dean MSOBM, Dr. Sandhya Sinha; Deputy Dean MSOBM, Dr. Pawan Kumar Verma; Dr Sapan Asthana; Dr. Babita Dubey; all the faculty members of MSOBM for their efforts in making the event successful, Sr. AO, Dr. Rajesh Singh, IT Team; and student volunteers, for their support and encouragement for the event.