Amit Shah calls khadi a symbol of self-reliance at Khadi Karigar Mahotsav in Rohtak

October 3, 2025 7:52 PM

Amit Shah calls khadi a symbol of self-reliance at Khadi Karigar Mahotsav in Rohtak

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday attended the Khadi Karigar Mahotsav in Rohtak, Haryana, as the Chief Guest. The event also saw the presence of Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Union Ministers Krishan Pal Gurjar and Rao Inderjit Singh, along with several other dignitaries. Addressing the gathering, Shah highlighted the historic and cultural importance of Khadi, recalling how Mahatma Gandhi used it as a powerful tool during the freedom struggle to eradicate poverty, promote Swade...

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

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," ...