In order to promote market for khadi products, the Government had continued through the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) a policy of rebate on sale of khadi and khadi products till 2009-10. Normal rebate @10% of sales used to be given throughout the year whereas a special rebate of additional 10% used to be given for 108 days in a year coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti and / or local festivals. However, on the recommendations of an Expert Committee and after trying pilot projects and extensive consultations with stakeholders, the Government has introduced a more flexible scheme, namely, Market Development Assistance (MDA) Scheme for production of khadi in place of existing scheme of Rebate on sales with effect from 01.04.2010. The scheme envisages financial assistance @ 20% of production value on khadi and polyvastra which will be shared among artisans, producing institutions and selling institutions in the ratio 25:30:45. Under the new system of MDA, sales are expected to be evenly spread throughout the year, the institutions will have the flexibility to use the assistance in improving the outlets, products, giving incentive to customers, etc.
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