246th BoD meeting of Khadi and Village Industries Board held
Industries Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan today chaired the 246th  meeting of the Himachal Pradesh Khadi and Village Industries Board here on Wednesday. During the meeting, various departmental and policy-related issues concerning the Board were discussed in length. Apart from these issues aimed at further strengthening the khadi and village industries sector were deliberated upon.

Industries Minister emphasized on effective implementation of programmes related to khadi and village industries, with special focus on employment generation and strengthening the rural economy.

The Minister also launched the official website  of the Himachal Pradesh Khadi and Village Industries Board. He stated that the website would play a significant role in disseminating information about the schemes, programmes, activities and achievements of the department to the general public in a simple and transparent manner.

Additional Chief Secretary (Industries) R.D. Nazim, Chief Executive Officer, Khadi and Village Industries Jitendra Kumar, and other officers of the department  were present on the occasion.