Coimbatore, Aug 21 (KNN) The Khadi Institutions in Tamil Nadu have registered a production of Rs 262.55 crore and sales of Rs 466.77 crore during the year 2022-23, informed Chairman, KVIC Manoj Kumar on Saturday.

He said this has helped to provide continuous employment to 14,396 artisans. 

Kumar was on an official visit to Tamil Nadu to inaugurate several KVIC activities.

Presiding over a Khadi Karigar Sammelan on Saturday, at SITRA, Coimbatore, he expressed gratitude for the love and care extended by the Tamil people over the last 2 days.

He emphasized that this event is not only a Khadi Karigar Sammelan but also a heartfelt interaction ("Man Ki Baat") between him and the rural artisans.

He said Khadi serves as a weapon against poverty, starvation, and unemployment, while also contributing to development in villages and promoting women's empowerment.

The Chairman honoured the best-performing spinners and weavers by presenting them with certificates and momentum awards, in addition to distributing tool kits and equipment to around 40 Wood Craft artisans who have successfully completed the Training Programme on Waste Wood Craft which was attended by 800 rural artisans.

During the event, a booklet showcasing success stories of the PMEGP beneficiaries was unveiled by the Chairman.

In his address Kumar said according to data released by Niti Ayog, 13.05 crore people have been lifted from poverty, and the dreams of the people are turning into reality under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.  (KNN Bureau)