SME Times News Bureau | 14 Nov, 2019
Union
Minister of MSME Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the Khadi Pavilion at the India
International Trade Fair – IITF on Thursday in New Delhi.
Speaking
on the occasion Shri Gadkari said, Khadi is experiencing a never-seen-before
transformation.
He
said, inclusive growth of village industries plays a key role in the
development of the country.
Various
steps, such as promotion of pottery at railway stations, ban on import of
agarbattis, ban on import of National Flag, new HS Code for 11 khadi products,
opening of new Khadi stores, development of centralized Government Supply
module etc., have been taken to ensure that the Indian Village Industry
Products are promoted, he said.
Chairman
KVIC VK Saxena underlined the success of Khadi, saying that Khadi is
essentially the spirit of the Indianness.
He
said, Khadi recalls the presence of Mahatma and his vision around us, and the
nation grows with the growth of Khadi.
Saxena
described the stall at IITF as symbolic representation of the Indian talent and
potential. He said, it has been ensured that no plastic is used while erecting
the stall. It is made of all natural resources such as wood and natural fiber
etc.
Commemorating
the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma, the Khadi Pavilion at the
IITF has a bust of Mahatma Gandhi as a selfie point, showcases around 30 stalls of Artisans, Craftsmen,
Institutions and PMEGP units from all over the country, who are participating
in this trade fair.
KVIC
has also arranged live demos of Charkha, electric potter wheel, agarbatti
making and other technological interventions for showcasing ‘éase of doing
business’ in the Khadi Activities.
A
wide range of products which includes food, handicrafts, leather, textiles and
hosiery, readymade garments, wooden toys, cosmetics and herbal products
offering a discount of up to 20% are being displayed in the Khadi Pavilion at
IITF 2019.