<h1>MSME Ministry Urges GST Exemptions for Khadi Industries to Ease Tax Burden on Small Enterprises.</h1> The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) supports the introduction of GST but expresses concern over its impact on the Khadi Village Industries (KVI) sector. Previously enjoying tax exemptions, many Khadi Institutions now face reduced exemption limits from Rs. 150 lakh to Rs. 20 lakh and must register under GST, paying 5% on Khadi products. The tax rates for Village Industries products have increased significantly post-GST, with items like sanitary hardware paint and marble granite now taxed at 28%. The MSME Ministry has requested the Finance Ministry to consider GST exemptions or facilitate input tax credit for Khadi Institutions.