Village Industries

The main objective of Village Industries is to provide gainful employment by utilising their traditional and inherent skill of the rural artisans with the locally available raw materials. It also aims to improve their self reliance, confidence and thereby increasing the socio-economic status of the artisans.

20 Village Industry units

functioning under the control of Board.

Our Village Industries

6.1 Soap Units

The Tamil Nadu Khadi and Village Industries Board has 5 bathing soap units, 1 bar soap unit, 1 detergent unit and totally 7 Units are functioning under its control. These soap industries generates considerable revenue for the board than the other village industries.

Soap varieties

Khadi Fragrances (4 Varieties) and Transparent soaps are manufactured in 5 bathing soap units. Amongst these varieties ‘Kumari’ soap has a good demand in the market and more popular among the public.

Gopuram Products

Khadi soap varieties are popular amongst the public and are being sold through public distribution shops in bulk. As these varieties are cheaper and affordable in price, the public prefer to buy these products. Now, the Board has launched online shopping and also taking steps to sell through all leading departmental stores across the State.

production and sale

year	production	sale
2024-25	Rs. 1357.36 lakhs	Rs. 1597.05 lakhs
2025-26	Rs.681.70 lakhs	Rs.820.69 lakhs

6.2 Carpentry and Blacksmithy Industry

Carpentry and Blacksmithy Industry is also a very old industry providing a sizable employment opportunities to the local rural artisans. The following 4 units are functioning at the places mentioned below:-

The orders received from Government Departments, Institutions, Courts, Universities, Hindu Religious and Endowments Department, Schools, Colleges and District Libraries for the supply of wooden and steel furnitures are manufactured in these units. The power operated variable speed “Shaila” Electric Wheels meant for potters to reduce their work burden are manufactured in Arakkonam and Pallikonda Units and distributed to the beneficiaries identified by the Government.

units functioning at

production and sale

year	production of Carpentry and Blacksmithy	sale
2024-25	Rs.739.78 lakh	Rs.634.23 lakh
2025-26	Rs.508.29 lakh	Rs.509.59 lakh

6.3 Footwear Units

Footwear Units are also old units of the Board. There are 2 Footwear Units functioning under the Control of Tamil Nadu Khadi and Village Industries Board. File boxes for Government Departments, Rubberised Coir mattresses for Government Hospitals, footwears, conductor cash Bags, gloves for Transport Corporation employees, chappals for workers of Local bodies are being manufactured in these units.

Products Manufactured

For Government Departments, Government Hospitals, Transport Corporation employees and workers of Local bodies.

production and sale

year	production	sale
2024-25	Rs.70.12 lakh	Rs.87.17 lakh
2025-26	Rs.126.76 lakh	Rs.60.13 lakh

6.4 Bee-keeping

Bee-keeping is also an important activity amongst the village industries. Around 10,000 bee farmers are engaged in harvesting the raw honey.

Honey Process

production and sale

year	production	sale
2024-25	Rs.63.68 lakh	Rs.145.85 lakh
2025-26	Rs.45.45 lakh	Rs.101.55 lakh

6.5 Handmade Paper Units

There are 2 Handmade Paper Units functioning under the control of Board viz., Vadalur in Cuddalore District and Tiruppur District. Raw pads, File pads and Corrugated box are being manufactured in these units. Raw pads for Central prisons, File pads for Government Offices, were supplied against orders.

Products Manufactured

For Government Departments, Government Hospitals, Transport Corporation employees and workers of Local bodies.

production and sale

year	production	sale
2024-25	Rs.38.39 lakh	Rs.26.66 lakh
2025-26	Rs.25.20 lakh	Rs.3.72 lakh

6.6 Pottery

Pottery industry is one of the ancient industries of Tamil Nadu. This industry helps the potters living in rural areas to improve their economic status. There are 32 potters co-operative societies with 3816 members are functioning under the control of the Board. To overcome the difficulties faced during the rainy season, the Government provides maintenance allowance of Rs.5,000/- annually to the selected potter family from the year 2017-18 onwards. 9,000 potters families registered with the Labour Welfare Board and Khadi Board societies have been benefitted by this scheme during the year 2024-25.

Already 7,700 numbers of electric operated variable speed Shaila Wheels have been disbursed to 7,700 potters family.

6.7 Other Village Industries

6.7.1 Vedapatty Jawathu unit

A Jawadhu Unit is functioning at Vedapatti in Dindigul District. Jawadhu Powder, Agarbathi, Sambirani, Sandal garlands, Herbal tooth powder, Candles, Camphor, Rose water and other items are being manufactured in this unit. Herbal tooth powder are being supplied to Central prisons in Tamil Nadu.

6.7.2 Agarbathi and Sambrani unit

A Agarbathi, Sambrani and Sandal Garland Production unit is functioning at Kandanoor in the Sivaganga District.

6.7.3 Mooliga Tooth Powder and Pain Oil

Also, the Board manufacture Tooth powder and pain relief oil Production unit is functioning at Poondi in the Tiruvallur District. The Board manufacture and sold the above items to the tune of Rs.93.68 lakhs during the year 2024-25 from these units.

year	production	sale
2025-26	Rs.91.12 lakh	Rs.87.70 lakh