All for Khadi -Traditional Charkhas distributed in AP; Akshay Kumar in khadi vichar vastra

New Delhi, Sep 29 (KNN) The Ministry of MSME, in a tweet, said that traditional charkhas have been distributed to 70 spinners in Andhra Pradesh to boost the Khadi sector.

The Khadi Reform and Development Programme (KRDP) through Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) envisage revitalizing the khadi sector with enhanced sustainability of khadi, increased incomes and employment for spinners and weavers.

“Traditional Charkhas distributed to 70 Spinners in Narsannapeta, Srikakulam under KRDP of KVIC,” said the Ministry.

Meanwhile, this time none other than Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar is promoting Khadi to promote PM Modi’s message that “khadi ek vastra nahi, vichar hai.”

The MSME Ministry in a tweet said, “Taking Hon'ble PMs direction, khadi vichar vastra designed by ritu beri . Akshay kumar in khadi vichar vastra.”

The kurta that he was wearing was designed by ace designer Ritu Beri.

The Ministry retweeted what Modi said during his Mann Ki Baat on September 25, 2016, “I keep on urging everyone to buy some khadi items between Gandhi Jayanti to Diwali. This year also I request that each family should buy one or the other khadi item so that the poor may also be able to light an earthen lamp and celebrate Diwali.” (KNN Bureau)