Khadi will also feature as part of the International Fleet Review programme which began in the Bay of Bengal off the Vishakhapatnam on Friday. This is the first time khadi is featuring in an international fleet review programme.
Hosted by Indian Navy, the programme is a prestigious event attended by Navies of countries from different parts of the world. This time as many as 50 countries are participating in the event.
Being the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, the President of India, conducts the review... This review is aimed at assuring the country of the Indian Navy’s preparedness, high morale and discipline.
Apart from the President, Prime Minister, several Cabinet Ministers, and Chief Ministers are participating in the programme along with all the Chiefs of all the armed forces and other dignitaries.
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission has put up a stall as part of the mega fete that was organised today evening as part of the celebrations. The ‘Khadi India’ outlet featured some of the best Khadi products produced by artisans from different parts of the country.
There will be live demonstration of manufacturing of Ponduru Khadi at the stall.
KVIC Chairman, VK Saxena, said that the event was a proud moment for the organisation since it would help take the Khadibrand to the global arena. In another major step to promote khadi, the KVIC has persuaded Postal department in Uttarakhand to go the Khadi way for the uniform for its postmen and postwomen and other staff in the entire State. The Department placed an order with the KVIC last week for supply of Khadi cotton and woolen materials for shirting and coating as also jerseys for both men and women. In addition, the order also provides for supply of khadi leather footwear and woolen socks.
Announcing this, Chairman, V K Saxena, said the order will generate 37,280 extra man hours of employment, resulting in extra earnings to Khadi artisans in rural areas. The order will contribute to the momentous campaign launched by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi to promote “MAKE IN INDIA’’.
Uttarakhand will be the first State in the country where the employees of the Postal Department would wear uniforms made of Khadi material, he added.
Saxena also told that the Chief Post Master General of Uttarakhand, Udai Krishna, has also placed an order with KVIC for supply of cash chests for the various post offices in the State. Weighing 17 kg each, the cash chests will have double locking system and have powder coating finish.