National Khadi and Gramudyog exhibition at Parade Ground is attracting large number of visitors this year due to the wide variety and discount on Khadi products. Stall owners in the exhibition are also happy with their sales.
Additional secretary of Khadi and Gram Udyog Kishan Nath said that people can find various varieties of woollen clothes from different states at reasonable price under one roof.
He also said that products made by cottage industries of Uttarakhand are also available in the exhibition.
Stall owner, Jayendra Singh of Nayagaon said that he has been participating in this exhibition for the last 10 years but this year people are coming in greater numbers for purchasing products. He said that he is selling around 20-25 woollen coats daily.
He also said he sells products made by handicapped children under Gram Udyog Prashikshan Sansthan Nayagaon, Uttarkashi.
Another stall owner, Kailash Chand from Nagina, Dhampur said that he has been participating in the exhibition for the past 12 years but the visitors this year are more compared to past years.
The main reason for large number of customers this year is 40 per cent discount provided on all khadi products, he opined. Around 15-20 varieties of different products are available at his stall, he added.
Another stall owner, Arshid from Kashmir said that his stall has more than 40 varieties of shawls made in cottage industries based in Jammu and Kashmir.
The price of the ranges between `200 to `1,00,000, he added.
Woollen and various domestic products made by village women are attracting a large number of visitors. Various products like bed covers handbags, puja kit, dining mats, multipurpose set, quilts and pillow are available in these stalls.