“looking to the current situation in Jammu and Kashmir, priority has been given to the khadi institutions of the state at the pavilion of Khadi and Village Industries Commission, in the 36th edition of India International Trade Fair”, said V.K.Saxena- chairman KVIC.
“Overall 38 khadi units from J and K have been given space in the pavilion which is highest ever for any state . Artisans, craftsmen and khadi institutions have put up their most exclusive products in the pavilion,” he added.
Kalraj Mishra Union Minister, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises inaugurated KVIC pavilion. Giriraj Singh- minister of state, MSME, Meenakshi lekhi MP, K.K. Jalan- secretary, MSME were present. Saxena further said that 200 khadi institutions from across the country are participating in the exhibition.
The live demonstration of spinning and weaving of khadi has also been displayed in the pavilion which will give a feel to the visitors about how khadi is manufactured.
Saxena added, “Due to demonetisation of Rs.500/- and 1,000 , KVIC in association with SBI has set up 200 debit and credit card swap machines in the pavilion in front of each counter to ensure hassle free shopping by khadi lovers.”
This year, IITF and its ‘Digital India’ theme will project its deep commitment to fulfill the vision of the Prime Minister. The theme assumes special significance for highlighting country’s persistent efforts to alleviate poverty through meaningful convergence of digital technologies and e-governance. KVIC has already started payment to the institutions and khadi artisans through direct benefit transfer.