KVIC appeals
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 16 2016 :
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has
appealed to all functionaries and employees of Manipur
Government to support the symbol of India's self reliance
'Khadi' by wearing it, keeping in view, the relevance of
'Khadi' in sustaining rural weavers and artisans, even
during modern time.
Khadi as the symbol of "self reliance" played an
important role during the independence movement in
India.
Khadi is a hand woven, hand spun, skin friendly
fabric, cool in summer and warm in winter.
KVIC
then ap
pealed to the functionaries and employees of
Manipur Government to recognise the quality and
wholesome value of Khadi.
The Government of Manipur as requested by KVIC,
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
(MSME), Govt of India therefore appealed to all the
functionaries and employees of the Government of
Manipur to wear Khadi voluntarily once a week, say
every Friday, conveyed a press release issued by
Commissioner (Com & Ind) Govt of Manipur Vivek
Kumar Dewangan.