R Vimala, CEO of Maharashtra State Khadi & Village Industries Board (MSKVIB), Mumbai, while interacting with the members of Vidarbha Industries Association (VIA) on Thursday said the board is promoting natural honey ‘Madhuban Madh’ for the benefits of farmers and small entrepreneurs. Elaborating on the topic at a seminar held here on Thursday, she also said briefed about the activities of MSKVIB to promote Khadi & Village Industries in the State. She emphasized that the Beekeeping Scheme is being implemented by MSKVIB.

 

Santosh Rao More, AGM – SIDBI, Nagpur said SIDBI is interested to integrate with the KVIB for promoting schemes and providing financial assistance to the entrepreneurs, etc. Rashmi Kulkarni, Chairperson - VIA LEW made the opening remark. Vipin Jagtap, Dy CEO of MSKVIB Mumbai, P D Chechare, Nagpur District Officer of MSKVIB, O S Bagdia, former Vice President of VIA, Vipul Panchmatiya from Orange City Garment Cluster Nagpur, Om Jajodia, Chairman and Shachi Mallick, Convener of VIA Agro Forum and others present.