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Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Rural Industrialization Wardha
	File:Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Rural Industrialization (MGIRI) logo.png
Abbreviation	MGIRI
Formation	2008
Headquarters	Wardha, Maharashtra, India
Location	Wardha, Maharashtra, India, India;
Director	Dr. Ashutosh Murkute
Website	www.mgiri.org

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Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Rural Industrialization (MGIRI), Wardha, Maharashtra state of India is a national institute under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India.^[1] The vision of MGIRI is to support, upgrade and accelerates the process of rural industrialization in the country following Gandhian vision of sustainable village economy, self- sufficient in employment and amenities and to provide S&T inputs to make the rural products and services globally competitive.

History[edit | edit source]

Mahatma Gandhi started the All India Village Industries Association (AIVIA) on 14 December 1934 in Wardha. The AIVIA got reorganized in Maganwadi, Wardha, Maharashtra, in a spacious orchard belonging to Seth Jamanalal Bajaj. Gandhiji stayed there with Kasturba during 1934–36 and supervised the works of AIVIA which became a hub of rural industrial activity with focus on research, production, training, extension, organization, propaganda and publication.

Jamanalal Bajaj Central Research Institute (JBCRI) was created in 1955 to carry forward the R&D works of AIVIA. From 1 April 1957, the Institute came under the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), which was established in 1956. The objective of JBCRI was to carry on research and investigations into the problems of village industries and in particular the development of improved tools and techniques. When KVIC adopted a more inclusive definition of rural industries, which permitted infinite number of activities vide M. Ramakrishnayya Review Committee Report 1987, a new pattern of R&D support system became necessary. Thus revamping of JBCRI was become necessary to meet the technological challenges arising out of the above paradigm shift.

Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Rural Industrialization (MGIRI) at Wardha was developed during 2001–2008 by the collaborative efforts of KVIC and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi. MGIRI was setup as a National institute under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Govt. of India at the historical premises of Maganwadi, Wardha by revamping JBCRI. Its autonomous function started effectively from October 2008.

Divisions[edit | edit source]

MGIRI, Wardha has six major sections catering to the generic areas of rural industrialization.^[2]

Khadi& Textile Industries (K&T)
·Bio-processing and Herbal based Industries (B&H)
·Rural Chemical Industries (RCI)
·Rural Crafts and Engineering (RC&E)
Rural Infrastructure and Energy (REI)
· Management and Systems (M&S)

Objectives[edit | edit source]

The main objectives of the institute as enunciated in its Memorandum of Association are^[3]

To upgrade and accelerate the process of Rural Industrialization for sustainable village economy.
To Attract professionals and experts to facilitate rural industries become globally competitive
To Empower traditional artisans
To Promote innovation and foster creativity in products and processes through pilot study/field trials
To do R&D on alternative technology using local resources for sustainable rural development

References[edit | edit source]

↑ "MGIRI Official Website".
↑ "MGIRI – Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Rural Industrialization". Retrieved 3 April 2025.
↑ "MGIRI – Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Rural Industrialization". Retrieved 3 April 2025.

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 {{Short description|Autonomous institution located in Wardha, Maharashtra, India}}
+{{more citations needed|date=August 2015}}
 {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2019}}
-{{refimprove|date=August 2015}}
+{{Infobox organization
-''' MGIRI Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Rural Industrialization''' (MGIRI), earlier named as '''National Institute for Rural Industrilization''' (NIRI),<ref>{{cite web|last1=Delhi|first1=IIT|title=Detailed Project Report on Setting up of NATIONAL INSTITUTE for RURAL INDUSTRIALISATION|url=http://mgiri.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/dpr.pdf|website=MGIRI|publisher=KVIC|accessdate=20 Aug 2015}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|title=MGIRI Official Website|url=http://www.mgiri.org/}}</ref>
+| name                     = Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Rural Industrialization Wardha
+| formation                = 2008
+| logo                     = Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Rural Industrialization (MGIRI) logo.png
+| abbreviation             = MGIRI
+| headquarters             = Wardha, Maharashtra, India
+| location_city            = Wardha, Maharashtra, India
+| location_country         = India
+| leader_title             = Director
+| leader_name              = Dr. Ashutosh Murkute
+| website                  = {{URL|https://www.mgiri.org/}}
+}}
+'''Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Rural Industrialization (MGIRI)''', '''[[Wardha]], [[Maharashtra|Maharashtra state]] of [[India]]''' is a national institute under the '''[[Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises|Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)]], [[Government of India]]'''.<ref>{{cite web|title=MGIRI Official Website|url=https://www.mgiri.org/}}</ref> The vision of MGIRI is to support, upgrade and accelerates the process of rural industrialization in the country following Gandhian vision of sustainable village economy, self- sufficient in employment and amenities and to provide S&T inputs to make the rural products and services globally competitive.
 == History ==
-Mahatma Gandhi came to Wardha in 1934, at the invitation of Jamnalalji Bajaj. In April 1936, Gandhi established his residence in the village Shegaon which he renamed as Sevagram. From 1934-1936 Gandhi stayed at the place where MGIRI stands today. His cottage has been well preserved by institute, housing a library, office and guest house.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sevagram Ashram|url=https://www.gandhiashramsevagram.org/}}</ref>
+Mahatma Gandhi started the All India Village Industries Association (AIVIA) on 14 December 1934 in Wardha. The AIVIA got reorganized in Maganwadi, [[Wardha]], [[Maharashtra]], in a spacious orchard belonging to Seth Jamanalal Bajaj. Gandhiji stayed there with Kasturba during 1934–36 and supervised the works of AIVIA which became a hub of rural industrial activity with focus on research, production, training, extension, organization, propaganda and publication.
-The  place was donated by Bajaj Group of Industries to Govt. Of India as a tribute to Mahatma. KVIC  thus collaborated in many projects with NIRI for developing rural technologies. Establishment of  MGIRI was approved by the [[Appointments Committee of the Cabinet|Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs]], [[Government of India]], on 28 February, 2016 as an autonomous body under the [[Indian Societies Registration Act]].<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://kvic.org.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=339&Itemid=32|title = The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) website|date = |accessdate = 22 August 2015|website = KVIC website|publisher = |last = |first = }}</ref>
+Jamanalal Bajaj Central Research Institute (JBCRI) was created in 1955 to carry forward the R&D works of AIVIA. From 1 April 1957, the Institute came under the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), which was established in 1956. The objective of JBCRI was to carry on research and investigations into the problems of village industries and in particular the development of improved tools and techniques. When KVIC adopted a more inclusive definition of rural industries, which permitted infinite number of activities vide M. Ramakrishnayya Review Committee Report 1987, a new pattern of R&D support system became necessary. Thus revamping of JBCRI was become necessary to meet the technological challenges arising out of the above paradigm shift.
+Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Rural Industrialization (MGIRI) at Wardha was developed during 2001–2008 by the collaborative efforts of [[Khadi and Village Industries Commission|KVIC]] and [[IIT Delhi|Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi.]] MGIRI was setup as a National institute under the [[Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises|Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Govt. of India]] at the historical premises of Maganwadi, Wardha by revamping JBCRI. Its autonomous function started effectively from October 2008.
 == Divisions ==
-MGIRI consists of six major divisions:
+MGIRI, Wardha has six major sections catering to the generic areas of rural industrialization.<ref>{{Cite web |title=MGIRI – Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Rural Industrialization |url=https://mgiri.org/ |access-date=2025-04-03 |language=en-US}}</ref>
+# Khadi& Textile Industries (K&T)
+# ·Bio-processing and Herbal based Industries (B&H)
+# ·Rural Chemical Industries (RCI)
+# ·Rural Crafts and Engineering (RC&E)
+# Rural Infrastructure and Energy (REI)
+# · Management and Systems (M&S)
-* Khadi & Textile Industries division
+==Objectives==
-**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.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Business Standard|title=Research and Development by KVIC|url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/government-press-release/research-and-development-by-kvic-115030200924_1.html|accessdate=20 Aug 2015|publisher=Business Standard|date=2 March 2015}}</ref>
+The main objectives of the institute as enunciated in its Memorandum of Association are<ref>{{Cite web |title=MGIRI – Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Rural Industrialization |url=https://mgiri.org/ |access-date=2025-04-03 |language=en-US}}</ref>
-* Bio-processing and Herbal based Industries division
-* Chemical Industries division
+* To upgrade and accelerate the process of Rural Industrialization for sustainable village economy.
-* Rural Crafts and Engineering division
+* To Attract professionals and experts to facilitate rural industries become globally competitive
-* Rural Infrastructure and Energy division
+* To Empower traditional artisans
-* Management and Systems division
+* To Promote innovation and foster creativity in products and processes through pilot study/field trials
-==Services and Publications <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mgiri.org/publications/|title = Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Rural Industrialization » Publications}}</ref>==
+* To do R&D on alternative technology using local resources for sustainable rural development
-*Short Workshops & Trainings held throughout the year
-*Khadi Testing Manual, Herbal Manual
-*Original Patents
 ==See also==
-* [[Khadi]]
+* [https://msme.gov.in/ Ministry of MSME]
-* [[Khadi and Village Industries Commission]]
+* [[Khadi and Village Industries Commission|KVIC]]
-* [[Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises]]
+* [https://mgiri.org/about-institute/genesis-of-mgiri/ Genesis of MGIRI]
-* [[National Charkha Museum]]
+* [https://mgiri.org/publications/ MGIRI Annual Report]
-* [[Swadeshi_movement#Handloom|National Handloom Day of India]]
-* [[Make In India]]
-* [[Standup India]]
-* [[Startup India]]
-* [[Swadeshi Jagaran Manch]]
-* [[Swaraj]]
 ==References==
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