Mumbai, Oct 4 (KNN) The Khadi Fest 2022 organised by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission is underway in Mumbai till 1 November, 2022.

Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Narayan Rane inaugurated the fest on October 3, 2022.

Speaking at the occasion, Rane, said that such exhibitions organized KVIC facilitate Khadi and Village Industries Sellers to reach markets. “It is the result of such steps, that in year 2021-22, KVIC registered record exports of more than Rs.257.02 crore”, he said.

In the exhibition, Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme units from various parts of the country affiliated to Khadi and Village Industries Commission are showcasing their products.

Over 70 kiosks of dry fruits, tea, coffee, beauty herbal and ayurvedic products, khadi silk, Pashmina, Madhubani fabric, honey products, hand paper products, home decor products, bamboo products, carpets, aloe vera products, leather products etc. have been setup.

During his address, the MSME minister appealed to citizens to visit the Khadi Exhibition in Mumbai and buy extensively. He said “Mumbai is the hub of economic activity; if people of Mumbai promote Khadi, Khadi can be established as a global brand.“  (KNN Bureau)