MAHATMA GANDHI GRAM SWARAJ INITIATIVE

• MGGSI is an umbrella framework under the Ministry of Textiles to build rural self-reliance in khadi, handloom and handicrafts by streamlining training, skilling, quality, branding and global market linkages.
• Announced as part of the Union Budget 2026-27 integrated textile programme; targets weavers, village industries and rural youth for employment-oriented growth via export-oriented rural enterprises.
• Operationally integrates the One District One Product (ODOP) Initiative into khadi/handloom/handicraft value chains.
• UPSC relevance: connects GS-III (employment, MSME, inclusive growth) with GS-I (Gandhian Gram Swaraj philosophy).