Discount Scheme on Sale of Khadi Garments, Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand's Khadi garment discount scheme gives every customer a 10% rebate on the price of khadi garments bought from the state Khadi and Village Industries Board's outlets. Run by the Uttarakhand Khadi and Village Industries Board, the discount promotes the sale of khadi and supports khadi artisans. No application is needed. The rebate is applied at the counter.
| Ministry | Uttarakhand Khadi and Village Industries Board, Government of Uttarakhand |
|---|---|
| Benefit | 10% discount to customers on the purchase of khadi garments |
| Maximum benefit | 10% off the price of khadi garments |
| Application mode | No application — discount applied at Khadi Board outlets at the point of sale |
| Official website | https://www.ukvib.org/ |
What is the Khadi garment discount scheme in Uttarakhand?
Discount Scheme on Sale of Khadi Garments is a consumer-facing scheme run by the Uttarakhand Khadi and Village Industries Board (UKVIB), a state government body. Under it, a customer buying khadi garments from the Board's outlets gets a 10% discount on the garment price. The purpose, as summarised on myScheme, is to promote the use and sale of khadi garments by making them cheaper for the buyer, which in turn keeps demand and income flowing to the spinners, weavers and artisans who produce khadi by hand.
Khadi; hand-spun, hand-woven natural cloth: is central to India's rural non-farm economy, and price is one of the main reasons customers hesitate to buy it. A standing rebate at the counter narrows the gap with mill-made cloth and nudges buyers towards khadi.
How much is the discount and how does it work?
The scheme gives a 10% rebate on the price of khadi garments. It is a point-of-sale discount: when you buy a qualifying khadi garment from a Khadi Board outlet, the 10% is taken off the marked price and you pay the reduced amount. There is no coupon, no form, and no reimbursement claim afterwards.
Around special occasions the discount can be larger. During national Khadi promotion drives run by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission and the Ministry of MSME, for example the Khadi Mahotsav / GST Bachat Utsav sales held around Gandhi Jayanti, a 20% discount on khadi products and 10% on village-industry products has been offered across outlets nationwide. That higher festival rate is a national campaign layered on top of the state Board's standing rebate; the standing Uttarakhand state scheme rate is 10% on garments, and the exact current rate is best confirmed at the outlet before you buy. There is no minimum purchase value published for the standing rebate, and it applies per bill rather than per membership.
Who benefits from the scheme?
Customers benefit directly through the lower purchase price. Khadi artisans and institutions. The spinners and weavers registered with the Board and the khadi bhandars that sell their cloth, benefit indirectly, because a discount that lifts sales sustains their orders and income. This dual benefit is the reason state Khadi Boards run rebate schemes rather than simply lowering wholesale prices.
Who is eligible?
You can get the discount if:
- You are buying khadi garments from a Uttarakhand Khadi and Village Industries Board outlet (a Khadi bhandar or Board-run/registered sales point).
- The item qualifies as a khadi garment under the scheme.
Who is not eligible / cannot claim a separate cash benefit: This is not a cash-transfer scheme, so no money is paid out to any individual, and you cannot apply for the discount as a personal grant. The "benefit" is purely the reduced price at the counter. Non-khadi products are not eligible, and khadi bought from private shops that are not part of the Board's network is not covered by this specific state rebate. There is no income, age or residence test, the rebate is open to any customer at the counter, but equally there is no way to claim it in cash if you buy khadi elsewhere.
How to apply for and claim the Khadi garment discount
There is no application form to fill in, you cannot "apply" for this rebate in advance, and you do not register anywhere. The discount is claimed simply by buying at a Board outlet. In practice:
- Visit a Uttarakhand Khadi and Village Industries Board outlet — a Khadi bhandar or the Board's registered sales point. The Board operates through its district network across all 13 districts.
- Choose the khadi garments you want to buy and confirm at the counter that the item qualifies as a khadi garment under the scheme.
- Pay the discounted price, the 10% rebate is applied at the counter on the garment price, so no coupon, voucher or paperwork is required.
- Ask about special sale periods if you want a larger rebate, since Khadi Mahotsav drives around Gandhi Jayanti often carry higher discounts.
How does the discount work at the counter?
The rebate is a straight point-of-sale reduction. When the garment is billed, the counter staff deduct the 10% from the marked price and you pay the balance. There is no reimbursement claim afterwards, no membership card and no minimum purchase value published for the standing rebate. If you want to plan around a bigger sale, ask the outlet or check the Board's website about upcoming Khadi Mahotsav periods, when discounts on khadi garments have gone up to 20% under national promotion drives.
What documents do I need?
None. As a customer you do not need to submit any document to receive the discount. It is applied automatically on the garment price at the point of sale.
Where are the Khadi Board's outlets?
The Uttarakhand Khadi and Village Industries Board was established on 17 August 2002 and works from its head office at Thano Road, Bhopalpani, Dehradun – 248008. The Board runs its khadi programme through a district network across all 13 districts, supported by 14 district-level offices, each headed by a District Village Industries Officer. Its own retail outlets, the Khadi bhandars where the standing 10% garment rebate applies: operate in cities including Dehradun (two shops), Mussoorie, Chamba, Srinagar, Almora, Kapkote, Bageshwar and Rudraprayag. Because the rebate is a point-of-sale reduction at these Board-run or Board-registered shops, the practical first step for a buyer is to locate the nearest Khadi bhandar rather than to fill in any form.
Khadi bought online or from a private retailer that is not part of the Board's network does not attract this specific state rebate, and the discount cannot be claimed in cash or transferred to a purchase made elsewhere. It exists only as a reduction on the bill at a Board outlet. The Board also administers employment and margin-money schemes such as PMEGP for khadi and village-industry entrepreneurs, so its outlets and offices double as the contact point for anyone wanting to set up a khadi or village-industry unit.
Help and where to ask
- Uttarakhand Khadi and Village Industries Board (UKVIB); head office at Thano Road, Bhopalpani, Dehradun – 248008; website ukvib.org; email hq.ukvib@gmail.com. The Board also runs employment and interest-subsidy schemes such as PMEGP for khadi and village-industry entrepreneurs.
- District Khadi and Village Industries office / Khadi bhandar, for the current discount rate, outlet locations and stock. Each district office has a District Village Industries Officer who can confirm the nearest outlet.
Note on completeness: this is a narrow consumer-rebate scheme. Its verifiable core. A 10% discount on khadi garments at the Uttarakhand Khadi and Village Industries Board's outlets, aimed at promoting khadi sales and supporting artisans: is stated clearly, but the state publishes little standalone documentation on rate periods and outlet lists. Customers should confirm the current discount and participating outlets locally. This scheme may serve readers best as a section within a broader Uttarakhand Khadi and Village Industries page rather than a long standalone guide.
Documents required
Frequently asked questions
What is the Khadi garment discount scheme in Uttarakhand?
The Khadi garment discount scheme gives customers a 10% rebate on the price of khadi garments bought from Uttarakhand Khadi and Village Industries Board outlets. The aim is to promote the use and sale of khadi and to support the artisans who make it.
How much discount do I get on khadi garments?
Customers get a 10% discount on the price of khadi garments under the scheme. The rebate is applied at the counter when you buy from a Khadi Board outlet, so you pay the reduced price directly.
Do I need to apply for the discount?
No. There is no application form. The 10% discount is applied automatically at the point of sale when you buy eligible khadi garments from a Khadi Board outlet in Uttarakhand.
Who runs the scheme?
The Uttarakhand Khadi and Village Industries Board (UKVIB), a state government body, runs the discount scheme through its khadi outlets and bhandars across the state.
Who benefits from the scheme?
Customers benefit directly through the lower price, and khadi spinners, weavers and artisans benefit indirectly because the discount boosts the sale of khadi and keeps demand steady for their hand-made cloth.
Is the discount available all year?
The rebate is offered on khadi garments through Khadi Board outlets, and additional or higher discounts are often announced during special periods such as Khadi Mahotsav around Gandhi Jayanti. Check the current rate at the outlet.
Didn't find what you needed?
Browse every central scheme by category, or search by name.