Explanation:

The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is a statutory body formed in April 1957 by the Government of India, under the Act of Parliament, 'Khadi and Village Industries Commission Act of 1956'.

It is an apex organisation under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.

The broad objectives of the Khadi Village and Industries Commission encompassing self-reliance and sustainability are:

To boost employment in the country.

To propagate the promotion and sale of Khadi articles

To cater to the self-reliance doctrine of the country by empowering underprivileged and rural sections of the society.