Raipur: Khadi and village industries department, state office Raipur, Government of India and a private university's Hindi department organised an essay competition, highlighting the importance of ...

A symbol of liberty, the handspun textile khadi was celebrated by Gandhi. Now it is sought after again, writes Kalpana Sunder, as designers tap into its transformative power. Part of the strong ...

Khadi is a handspun and hand-woven cotton cloth that originated in India and is considered an important national icon of the country's freedom struggle. Sonia Gandhi accused the Modi government of ...

Ingrained in the warp and weft of each khadi fabric is its association with India’s freedom movement and the human touch that is involved in every stage of its making. But the possibilities of this ...

If we have the ‘khadi spirit’ in us, we would surround ourselves with simplicity in every walk of life. The ‘khadi spirit’ means illimitable patience. – Mahatma Gandhi It’s been nearly seven decades ...

Celebrate October 2nd with khadi as a legacy woven into India’s past and a conscious step toward a greener, more responsible future. On this day, observed as Khadi Day, the nationwide Khadi Mahotsav ...

New Delhi: Every family in the country should purchase Khadi products worth at least ₹5,000 every year as it would help provide employment to millions, Union home minister Amit Shah said on Thursday, ...

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been advocating ‘Swadeshi’ and giving a huge impetus to it since he took charge in 2014. In the last 11 years, his pet projects have been revolving around ...

The government is eyeing massive international exposure for khadi by positioning it as an "Indian brand" which only the KVIC is entitled to promote or claim as its own, along with a bigger footprint ...

Khadi’s breathable and moisture-wicking properties make it ideal for Africa’s warm and humid climates. With abundant cotton supply, Africa has the potential to produce Khadi locally, reducing ...