Khadi, handloom sales rising, creating job opportunities in large numbers: PM Modi
The Hindu
PM Modi celebrates Khadi Gramodyog's ₹1.5 lakh crore business, rising sales creating new job opportunities, encourages support for athletes.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on July 28 said that Khadi Gramodyog's business crossed ₹1.5 lakh crore for the first time, and asserted that the rising sales of Khadi and handloom were creating new job opportunities.
In his monthly ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio broadcast, Mr. Modi said many people who did not use Khadi products earlier are now wearing them with pride. “The Khadi Gramodyog’s business has crossed ₹1.5 lakh crore for the first time. Do you know how much sales of Khadi have gone up 400%. The rising sales of Khadi and handloom are creating new job opportunities in large numbers,” he said. Women are mostly associated with this industry so they are benefitting the most, he added. “If you have not bought khadi clothes then start buying them,” he urged listeners.
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