Division

Khadi means fabric/cloth produced by the following process,

The yarn/hanks is hand spun. The raw cotton is processed into yarn/hanks by the Artisans (Spinners) through charka(Spindles).

The Kora (Raw Fabric/Cloth) is hand woven. The Hand Spun yarn/hanks are woven by the Artisans (Weavers) in Looms operated manually. Khadi is one of the major activities of the Board, which generates employment opportunities to rural artisans. Under this sector,

Khadi Silk Sarees are fine crafted with the best Silk Yarn from Silk Board of India and tested pure silver zari traditionally by the experienced weavers from Tamil Nadu and with artistic design ranging from Rs.5,000/- to Rs.35,000/-. The Khadi Board produces the Silk Sarees through 16 Khadi silk production units. The Board produces printed and embroidery silk sarees to cater to the taste of the consumers. The silk sarees manufactured by the Board with emphasis on tradition and quality are well recognized by the public. Employment opportunities are given to 236 silk weavers throughout the year in the Khadi Silk production units. The Central Silk Board had certified “Silk Mark” for the quality of the silk varieties produced by the Tamil Nadu Khadi and Village Industries Board.

Soap Industry is one of the major Village Industries promoted by the Board. Among 16 Soap units functioning under the control of the Board, 7 are bathing soap units, 7 are detergent soap units, 2 are washing soap units and 1 shampoo production unit.
Varieties of bathing soaps such as Neem, Sandal, Glycerine, Mooliga and Kumari are produced in these units. Especially the Kumari bathing soap which contain Aloevera gel has captured a good market. The Board has added new two variety of soaps viz., “Sugantham” Lavender soap and “Poigai” Red Sandal soap.
Further, detergent cake, detergent powder, cleaning powder varieties are also produced in the Board`s soap units. Detergent cake is mainly marketed through PDS shops throughout the State. Since the Board’s soaps are good in quality and also affordable, it has been widely accepted by various consumers in the market.

Leather are one among the oldest units functioning under the Tamil Nadu Khadi and Village Industries Board. There are 13 leather units functioning under the control of the Board. Ammunition Boots, Brown Shoes, Belts, Pistol covers, Ground Sheets etc., are being manufactured for Police and Fire Services Department with the modernized machineries in the leather production unit at Ambattur in Tiruvallur District. Conductor Cash Bags, Gloves, Foot wear, File Boxes, Rubberised Coir Bed are also manufactured in other Leather units located in various Districts across Tamil Nadu. These leather units offer direct and indirect employment opportunities for about 300 and 500 artisans respectively.

Carpentry and Blacksmithy industry is one among the prominent industries of the Tamil Nadu Khadi and Village Industries Board. There are 7 Carpentry and Blacksmithy Units functioning under the control of the Board at Veeraragavapuram, Arakkonam, Pallikonda, Nagamalai-Pudukottai, Nanjikottai, Pettai and Tirupur.
Wood and Steel furniture are being produced in these Units and supplied to Government Departments, Courts, Universities, Hindu religious and Endowments and Educational Institutions.

Bee keeping is also one of the major promoting village industries of the Khadi and Village Industries Board. It is largely undertaken in Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu. About 2000 Bee keepers and 10,000 workers are engaged in Beekeeping activities in and around Marthandam area of this district. The raw honey procured from the Beekeepers is processed at Amsi unit. The processed honey with ‘Agmark’ certificate is being sold through Khadi Kraft sales outlets in Tamil Nadu.

Pottery Industry of the Board is also one of the oldest industries which continues to be the prime source of income to the potters living in rural areas. There are 34 potters co-operative societies with 3816 members under the board.

The Edible Palm Products

Neera

Palm Jaggery

Sukku Coffee

Palm Jaggery Confectioneries

The Non Edible Products

The Articles made out of palm leaves

The Articles made out of Palm Fibres

Four Handmade paper units are functioning under the control of the Board at Pidagam, Shenbagapudur, Govanur and Ooty. These units produce Raw pads, X-ray Covers, File pads, Manifolding paper, Thick Bond paper, Office cover, Wrapper Sheets, Corrugated boxes, Cloth Lined Cover etc.

Khadi and Village Industries Board manufacturers most of the pooja Items in Vedapatti unit in Dindugul District. The pooja items like agarbathi, pooja powder, jawadhu powder, candle, sandalwood garland and other related Items is manufactured .KVIB by manufacturing pooja Items it creates job opportunities to the rural backward workers. 

Khadi and Village industries Board also into the production of Pain relief oil and Eucalyptus oil, Hand wash and Floor clean care products through its Village industries Unit Located at Ooty and Poondi in Tamil Nadu. The product are formulated by experienced chemist working at the units and it generates job opportunity for the nearby population of the units.