In force · As amended up to 2026-08
10. Constitution of the Board.—[1] [(1)] For the purpose of assisting the Commission in the discharge of its functions under this Act, the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, constitute a Board to be called the Khadi and Village Industries Board and such number of other members as the Central Government may think fit, chosen from among persons who, in the opinion of the Central Government, are qualified as having had experience, and shown capacity, in matters relating to the development of[2] [National Khadi and Village Industries Board.]
3[(2) The Board shall, subject to the provisions of sub-section (3), meet at such times and places and observe such rules of procedure in regard to the transaction of business at its meetings including the quorum at meetings as may be prescribed;
(3) The Board shall meet at least twice in a year.].
2[10. Processing, packaging and marketing of cereals, pulses, spices, condiments, masalas etc.]
3[(i) Manufacture of shellac;
(ii) Collection of forest plants and fruits for medicinal purposes;
(iii) Fruit-processing and fruit preservation;
(iv) Bamboo and cane-work;
(v) Blacksmithy;
(vi) Carpentry; and
(vii) Fibre other than coir.]
4[Manufacture and use of manure and methane gas from cowdung arid other waste products (such as flesh and dead animals, night soil, etc.)]
- 5[Cottage industry of limestone and its products.]
6[Manufacture of household utensils in aluminium.]
7[Manufacture of gum resins; manufacture of katha.]
8[Lime Stone, Lime Shell and other Lime Products industry.]
9[Manufacture of Lokvastra cloth.]
10[Processing of maize and Ragi.]
11[Manufacture of Rubber Goods (Dipped Latex Products).]
1. Subs. by Act 12 of 1987, s. 17, for "[ See sections 2 (h) and 3 (1)]" (w.e.f. 24-7-1987).
2. Substituted by G.S.R. 1101, dated 16-8-1979.
3. Added by S. O. 3232.
4. Added by S.O.1031.
5. Added by S.O.1342.
6. Added by S.O. 3647.
7. Added by S.O.92.
8. Added by G. S. R. 685(E) of 1977.
9. Added by G. S. R. 6 (E).
10. Added by G. S. R. 366.
11. Added by G.S.R. 591 (E)/84.
Source: India Code