Srinagar, Aug 5: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary on Wednesday chaired 107th Meeting of the Board of Directors (BoDs) of J&K Khadi & Village Industries Board (KVIB) at Fair View House Gupkar, here. Addressing the Board, the Deputy Chief Minister said that KVIB has to be transformed into a people-centric institution that empowers artisans, revives traditional crafts and creates sustainable livelihoods in every village. The Deputy CM called upon the KVIB management to work with transparency, compassion, and urgency to ensure that the benefits of government schemes reach the last person. This will provide artisans and entrepreneurs a dedicated space for marketing, training, and administrative support, and will give a major boost to Khadi and village industries in the region. The meeting, among others, was attended by Commissioner Secretary, Industries & Commerce, Vikramjit Singh; Registrar Cooperatives, Director Industries & Commerce Kashmir, DG Codes, Secretary/CEO KVIB, Director MSME and senior officers of KVIB and Industries & Commerce department.