After impressive presence in Delhi and Dehradun, the Khadi of Chamba is now ready to win the hearts of foreign nationals.
The Khadi Gramodyog has received bulk orders of mufflers, woollen sweaters, coats, jackets and other warm clothes from Australia and Switzerland. Now department officials have been busy to deliver the orders on time. last month, the Khadi Board, Chamba had also set up a stall in India International Trade Fair (IITF), Pragati Maidan Delhi.
The traders from Australia and Switzerland had taken some samples to their countries from the stall. The people liked the products so much that they gave order for 500 Mufflers, 200 woolen sweaters, 200 coats, 200 jackets and 200 tie and dye shawls. The board has started preparations to complete the order.
Regional director SS Baunal said that some foreign traders had taken some articles as sample. After their popularity, the board has received a large order. It would soon be completed and dispatched by parcels, he said. The Khadi of Chamba got first position in the parade ground national khadi exhibition, the Chamba Khadi board defeated 217 stalls to get the first place. The department broke all records by selling over Rs23 lakh worth of goods. Mufflers, woollen sweaters, coats, jackets and other warm clothes were very popular among people.