Gober Paint (marketed as Khadi Prakritik Paint) is gaining significant traction across South India due to the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) initiative. Below is a list of authorized manufacturers and major distribution hubs categorized by state.
Tamil Nadu
- SIDVIG & CO (Chennai): One of the primary authorized manufacturers in the region. They produce both distemper and emulsion variants and are active in setting up distribution channels across the state.
- Prakritik Paint Mart Karur: Based in Karur, Tamil Nadu, they are a major licensed manufacturer under KVIC, providing pan-India delivery for their cow dung emulsions and primers.
Karnataka
- PV Enterprises (Mangalore/Udupi): Operates under the brand Prakrithik Paint. They focus on eco-friendly solutions and have a significant presence in the coastal Karnataka belt.
- Prakritik Paint Mart Karnataka: A prominent private manufacturer in Karnataka offering a wide range of colors. They specialize in cow dung-based acrylic emulsions and are known for products with thermal insulation and anti-bacterial properties.
- Kashi Enterprises (Bidar): A major manufacturer and supplier for northern Karnataka.
- Go Paints (Tumkur): Managed by Devraj Gowdnar, this unit is a key producer for the Bangalore-Tumkur industrial corridor.
- Priyanka Jadhav (Uttar Kannada): Another authorized manufacturing unit serving the Malenadu region.
Telangana & Andhra Pradesh
- Desi Cow Dung Paints (Hyderabad): A prominent distributor and manufacturer that emphasizes the “eco-chic” and heritage aspects of the product.
- Zebu (Hyderabad): Located in Kothapet, managed by Mrs. Peravali Bharathi.
- Unifier (Secunderabad): Managed by Snehitha Eshwarapu, focusing on organic paint solutions.
- National Mines and Minerals Dev Corp (Visakhapatnam): An authorized unit led by Naveen Kumar Mylavarapu.
- Shri Ramdoot Paint Industries (Anakapalli): Serves the coastal Andhra region.
Kerala
While large-scale manufacturing units are more concentrated in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, Kerala has a strong network of authorized dealers:
- Nature Harmony Paints (Palakkad): A key distributor for the Malabar region.
- Prakritik Paint Mart Kerala: Based in Kerala, they are a major licensed manufacturer under KVIC, providing pan-India delivery for their cow dung emulsions and primers.
- Sindoora Prakritik Paint (Palakkad): Known for supplying natural cow dung-based paints.
- Nandi Enterprises: Located in Palakkad, specializing in Khadi India eco-friendly products.
Key Features of Gober Paint
If you are looking to become a dealer or use the product, these paints are typically:
- Anti-Fungal & Anti-Bacterial: Naturally resistant to mold and germs.
- Thermal Insulation: Helps keep interiors significantly cooler (usually by 3-5°C) during summer.
- Cost-Effective: Often priced 30-40% lower than premium chemical-based emulsions.
- Eco-Friendly: Zero VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) and non-toxic.