Khadi sales rise 60 percent in April

The total sales of khadi products from Khadi Gramodyog Bhawan, for the period from April 13 to 28 increased over 60 percent compared to the corresponding period, last year, reveals latest data released by Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprise (MSME). Sale of khadi readymade garments, saw a record 86 percent increase.

Under the guidance of Kalraj Mishra, Union Minster for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises, Khadi Gramodhyog Bhawan, New Delhi recently organised a ‘Kurta Payjama Exhibition’ on the occasion of 60th foundation day of Khadi Gramodhyog Bhawan on April 13, 2015.

Keeping in view the overwhelming response of customers and considering the jump in the sale, Khadi Gramodhyog Bhawan is organising another exhibition during this summer commencing from May 16 at its premier outlet in New Delhi in which exclusive range of khadi summer collection will be displayed.

Earlier, while unveiling his ‘Make in India’ campaign, Modi had also asked people to buy "at least one khadi product". Following his appeal on his first radio address on October 3, outlets run by state-run Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) witnessed a sudden rise in sales. At KVIC headquarters in Mumbai, officials claim that there has been a substantial rise in the sales after Modi's appeal.