Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Rural Industrialization

Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Rural Industrialization (MGIRI), earlier named as National Institute for Rural Industrilization (NIRI),[1] is an autonomous institution located in Wardha, Maharashtra, India whose purpose is to accelerate the process of rural industrialization by providing science and technology support. It is inspired by the Gandhian vision of sustainable and self reliant village economy.[2]

History

The establishment of the MGIRI was approved by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, Government of India, on 28 February, 2016 as an autonomous body under the Indian Societies Registration Act.[3]

Divisions

MGIRI consists of six major divisions:

  • Khadi & Textile Industries division
    • Supported by Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), MGIRI has been working on research and development for promotion of khadi, for example, establishment of design center for khadi garments, development of e-charkha, quality assurance procedure for khadi, low cost hank dyeing machine, improved technology for dyeing and soft finish of khadi fabric.[4]
  • Bio-processing and Herbal based Industries division
  • Chemical Industries division
  • Rural Crafts and Engineering division
  • Rural Infrastructure and Energy division
  • Management and Systems division

See also

References
  1. Delhi, IIT. "Detailed Project Report on Setting up of NATIONAL INSTITUTE for RURAL INDUSTRIALISATION" (PDF). MGIRI. KVIC. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
  2. "MGIRI Official Website".
  3. "The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) website". KVIC website. Retrieved 22 August 2015.
  4. Business Standard (2 March 2015). "Research and Development by KVIC". Business Standard. Retrieved 20 August 2015.


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