People's Education Programme organised
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, October 27 2023:
Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVIC), Naorem Birahari College and Manipur Educational Development and Research Association (MEDRA) jointly organised a People's Education Programme (PEP) at the College on Friday.
College principal Dr Irom Kunjabati presided over the programme, which was also attended by College Governing Body chairman L Ibohal as chief guest while secretary U Dijen and Flagship Programme PMEGP executive village industry nodal officer Dr Lama were present as guests of honour.
An essay writing competition on the topics 'Khadi - Symbol of Self Respect and Self-Reliance', 'Khadi - Journey from Freedom to fashion' and 'Khadi is not only a garment but also an arm and weapon', and debating competition on the topic 'The Best Policy of the Government of India for Self - Employment is Khadi and Village Industry Policy', were organised.
During the programme, resource persons spoke on the journey of Khadi in India, its role and importance in history and the various schemes taken up by KVIC with regard to promotion of Khadi products.