July 28, 2024 5:20 PM

“Rising handloom, khadi sale creating new employment, women benefiting most”: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 112th Mann Ki Baat address on Sunday, highlighted the significant growth in handloom and khadi sales, emphasizing its role in job creation, particularly for women. PM said that Khadi Gramodyog's business has surpassed 1.5 lakh crore rupees for the first time, with khadi sales alone increasing by 400%. "This rising sale of Khadi and handloom is creating a large number of new employment opportunities, primarily benefiting women associated with this industry," ...