Khadi For Nation, Khadi For Fashion Final
Channel: Narendra Modi
Date: 27/08/2022

It has been a constant endeavour of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to popularise Khadi, generate awareness about Khadi products and promote the use of Khadi amongst youth. As a result of the efforts of the Prime Minister, since 2014, sale of Khadi in India has witnessed a four fold increase, whereas in Gujarat, the sale of Khadi has witnessed a massive eight fold increase.

In a one of its kind event being held as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, Khadi Utsav is being organized to pay tribute to khadi and its importance during the freedom struggle. The Utsav, organized at Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad, witnessed 7500 women khadi artisans from various districts of Gujarat spinning charkha live at the same time and at the same place. The event also featured an exhibition showcasing the “Evolution of Charkhas” by displaying 22 Charkhas from different generations used since 1920s. It included charkhas like “Yerwada Charkha” which symbolises the charkhas used during the freedom struggle, to the charkhas with latest innovations and technology used today. A live demonstration of the production of Ponduru Khadi was also done. During the event, Prime Minister also inaugurated the new office building of the Gujarat Rajya Khadi Gramodyog Board and a foot over bridge at Sabarmati.

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