KVIC organises grand distribution for making artists self reliant
Additionally, 661 machines and toolkits were distributed virtually to artisans from five North Eastern states.
Additionally, 661 machines and toolkits were distributed virtually to artisans from five North Eastern states.
The Pavilion showcased innovative and contemporary Khadi offerings that have emerged as a global brand under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The event was inaugurated on Friday by Rakesh Sachan, Minister for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Khadi, Village Industries, Silk, and Handloom.
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has registered a robust 15.7 per cent growth in sales to cross a record Rs 1.55 lakh crore and created a staggering 10.17 lakh new jobs in rural areas during the financial year 2023-24, according to official figures released on Tuesday.
Addressing the program, Manoj Kumar said that this initiative of DD News and Khadi India will also send a message to those who do not want to wear Khadi.
Ambassadors saw the live demonstration of yarn spinning on charkha, clay pottery making, Incense sticks (Agarbatti) and handmade paper making while they also visited several other stalls displaying the finest handcrafted Khadi fabric.
“Since October 2016, one-day sales at Khadi India’s flagship outlet in Connaught Place has crossed Rs 1 crore mark on several occasions,” stated KVIC.
Speaking at an event, 'Khadi Utsav', in Ahmedabad on Saturday, Modi recalled how the mission khadi was close to the heart of Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi.
The commission has also recommended use of soaps, hand-wash, phenyl etc manufactured by medium and small enterprises, under the KVIC.
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) for the first time, has posted a turnover of Rs 1.15 lakh crore, which is unprecedented by any FMCG company in the country. This makes KVIC the only company in the country to have recorded a turnover of Rs 1 lakh crore.
