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Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Rural Industrialization

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Phone
  
07152 253 512

Address
  
M G Rd, Maganwadi, Wardha, Maharashtra 442001

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Open today ยท Open 24 hoursSaturdayOpen 24 hoursSundayOpen 24 hoursMondayOpen 24 hoursTuesdayOpen 24 hoursWednesdayOpen 24 hoursThursdayOpen 24 hoursFridayOpen 24 hours

Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Rural Industrialization (MGIRI), earlier named as National Institute for Rural Industrilization (NIRI), is an autonomous institution located in Wardha, Maharashtra, India intenning 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.

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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.

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.
  • Bio-processing and Herbal based Industries division
  • Chemical Industries division
  • Rural Crafts and Engineering division
  • Rural Infrastructure and Energy division
  • Management and Systems division

    • References

    Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Rural Industrialization Wikipedia
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