Women entrepreneurs showcase their prowess at KVIC Pavilion
Updated: Nov 14, 2014 05:20:45pm
New Delhi, Nov 14 (KNN) Union Minster for MSME, Kalraj Mishra today inaugurated the KVIC Pavilion that highlights the contribution of women entrepreneurs and artisans in the growth of Khadi and village industries and their empowerment.
The KVIC schemes have made them economically sound and socially more acceptable, an official release said.
On the occasion the Minister released a book titled, ‘Celebrating the spirit of Women Entrepreneurs.’
A wide range of products including cane and bamboo from north east, tribal jewellery, handicrafts from Rajasthan, eco-friendly handmade paper and stationery, peppier mashie, herbal shampoo, soap, hair conditioner, face pack etc are displayed at the venue.
In addition almost all varieties of silk, cotton, woollen fabric, silk sarees, readymade garments, designer khadi dresses designed by women designers are also on sale.
There will be an exclusive technological demonstration of Silk Khadi activities by Jharkhand Khadi Board on one of the days. In addition, the Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Rural Industrialization (MGIRI) will demonstrate solar based technology for its application in rural areas.
Besides, there will be an export workshop on November-25, organised by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission to establish its wide range of products in the international market. Officials of the KVIC and producers of Khadi and Village Industries will be there at the workshop to interact with merchant exporters, international buyers etc.
One of the highlights of the event is a fashion show on November-25 to popularize Khadi fabrics and readymade garments.
KVIC has been participating in the IITF organized by India Trade Promotion Organisation, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi for the last two decades.
The KVIC exclusive pavilion in Hall No. 15 comprises approximately 189 stalls of institutions, entrepreneurs, craft persons etc. with units from all over India right from Jammu and Kashmir to Kanyakumari and Kutch to Arunachal Pradesh participating.
A total of 199 Institutions/ SFURTI clusters/ VI/REGP/PMEGP units, state KVI Boards, Departmental Bhavans will display and demonstrate their exquisite products.
Among them are 49 Khadi Institutions, 1 Departmental Bhavan, 5 State Boards, 8 SFURTI clusters and 136 REGP/PMEGP units. Out of 136 PMEGP units, 76 units are run by women entrepreneurs. (KNN/ES)
The KVIC schemes have made them economically sound and socially more acceptable, an official release said.
On the occasion the Minister released a book titled, ‘Celebrating the spirit of Women Entrepreneurs.’
A wide range of products including cane and bamboo from north east, tribal jewellery, handicrafts from Rajasthan, eco-friendly handmade paper and stationery, peppier mashie, herbal shampoo, soap, hair conditioner, face pack etc are displayed at the venue.
In addition almost all varieties of silk, cotton, woollen fabric, silk sarees, readymade garments, designer khadi dresses designed by women designers are also on sale.
There will be an exclusive technological demonstration of Silk Khadi activities by Jharkhand Khadi Board on one of the days. In addition, the Mahatma Gandhi Institute for Rural Industrialization (MGIRI) will demonstrate solar based technology for its application in rural areas.
Besides, there will be an export workshop on November-25, organised by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission to establish its wide range of products in the international market. Officials of the KVIC and producers of Khadi and Village Industries will be there at the workshop to interact with merchant exporters, international buyers etc.
One of the highlights of the event is a fashion show on November-25 to popularize Khadi fabrics and readymade garments.
KVIC has been participating in the IITF organized by India Trade Promotion Organisation, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi for the last two decades.
The KVIC exclusive pavilion in Hall No. 15 comprises approximately 189 stalls of institutions, entrepreneurs, craft persons etc. with units from all over India right from Jammu and Kashmir to Kanyakumari and Kutch to Arunachal Pradesh participating.
A total of 199 Institutions/ SFURTI clusters/ VI/REGP/PMEGP units, state KVI Boards, Departmental Bhavans will display and demonstrate their exquisite products.
Among them are 49 Khadi Institutions, 1 Departmental Bhavan, 5 State Boards, 8 SFURTI clusters and 136 REGP/PMEGP units. Out of 136 PMEGP units, 76 units are run by women entrepreneurs. (KNN/ES)
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