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IITF: KVIC, SBI install 200 debit, credit card swipe machines

PTI

Khadi and Village Industries Commission, in association with the SBI, has set up 200 debit and credit card swipe machines in its pavilion at India International Trade Fair (IITF) to ensure-hassle free shopping to consumers.

Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is participating in the 14-day fair, which started on Mopnday. “Due to demonetisation of `500 and `1,000 notes, KVIC in association with SBI, has set up 200 debit and credit card swipe machines in the pavilion,” VK Saxena, chairman of KVIC, said in a statement.

He also said 200 khadi institutions from across the country were participating in the exhibition.

“looking at the current situation in Jammu & Kashmir, overriding priority has been given to the institutions of that State. Overall, 38 Khadi institutions from J&K have been given space in the pavilion which is highest-ever for any State,” the statement added.