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.
In March this year, Patagonia, through textile giant Arvind Mills, placed an order for purchasing 17,050 meters of Khadi Denim fabric worth nearly Rs 80 lakh from Udyog Bharti, a Rajkot-based Khadi Institution in Gujarat.
Devotees, as well as the temple workers, can use these slippers, which are nominally priced at Rs 50 per pair.
US-based world’s leading fashion brand, Patagonia, is now using handcrafted Khadi Denim fabric for making Denim apparels. Patagonia, through textile major Arvind Mills, has purchased nearly 30,000 meters of Khadi Denim Fabric worth Rs 1.08 crore from Gujarat.
"The show was based on the concept 'Khadi for nation, Khadi for fashion' and the fabric for all costumes was provided by Khadi Gramodyog Board".
This is for the fourth consecutive year since Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for “Buy Khadi”, that Khadi sale crossed one crore mark in a single day at Connaught Place outlet.
