Chandigarh, April 2, 2026:
Chairman of the Punjab Khadi and Village Industries Board, Mr. Gagandeep Singh Kaku Ahluwalia, today reviewed the achievements and progress of various schemes of the Board for the financial year 2025-26 at the Board’s office in Chandigarh.
While sharing details about the progress under the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP), Mr. Ahluwalia said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Punjab S. Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Khadi and Village Industries sector has achieved significant milestones during the financial year 2025-26.
He stated that the Board’s schemes have not only strengthened the rural economy but also provided self-employment opportunities to unemployed youth across the state.
Providing further details, he informed that during the financial year 2025-26, the Board facilitated the establishment of 457 units under the PMEGP scheme, generating employment opportunities for 5,027 youth. A subsidy amounting to ₹32 crore 77 lakh 85 thousand was also provided to beneficiaries of these units.
Out of these, around 100 units were established with project costs ranging from ₹1 lakh to ₹10 lakh, 204 units were set up with project costs between ₹10 lakh to ₹24 lakh, and 153 units were established with investments ranging from ₹25 lakh to ₹1 crore.
The Chairman directed officials to make concerted efforts to achieve the targets set for the financial year 2026-27 and ensure effective implementation of all Board schemes. He emphasized that the outreach of these schemes must be expanded to every district and village so that maximum unemployed youth can benefit from self-employment opportunities.
On the occasion, Member Secretary Mr. Ramandeep Singh, along with Officials and Senior Consultants were present.
