Khadi

National Handloom Day: PM Modi, ministers urge people to use use ‘eco friendly’ handloom products

On National Handloom Day on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other ministers urged citizens to use more handloom products in their daily lives.

Aug 07, 2016, 14:08 PM IST

Check out! How to wear khadi in monsoon

Monsoon calls for more maintenance of outfits - be it stains or drying. Working professionals, who have little or no time for so much fuss, should opt for khadi to go easy this rainy season, says an expert.

Jul 15, 2016, 11:40 AM IST

New uniform for Air India cabin crew in the offing, khadi among several suggestions

A makeover for Air India's cabin crew is in the offing soon with an internal committee, mostly comprising the in-flight staff, suggesting various sartorial options for draping themselves.

May 01, 2016, 23:20 PM IST

Ritu Beri becomes advisor for Khadi promotion

The Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises is implementing several schemes for the holistic development and promotion of khadi.These include strengthening of infrastructure of existing weak Khadi Institutions and assistance for marketing infrastructure provides for renovation of khadi sales outlets

Mar 17, 2016, 21:08 PM IST

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi urges India to embrace Gandhi's legacy 'Khadi'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi started his radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' Prime Minister with the importance of Khadi and its importance in the empowerment of the countrymen.

Jan 31, 2016, 11:15 AM IST

'Modi jacket becoming popular in India as well as in foreign countries'

'Modi Jacket', a half sleeve coat often worn by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has become "very popular" among the people in India as well as in some foreign countries, Union Minister Kalraj Mishra said on Monday.

Dec 21, 2015, 14:50 PM IST

Salman, Sonam promote khadi, laud 'Huts To High Street' concept

He is one of Bollywood's most known and loved faces and this was evident as Salman walked the ramp with his "Prem Ratan Dhan Payo" co-star Sonam Kapoor at the IIM campus here to promote khadi as a part of Fashion Design Council of India's 'Huts to High Street' initiative.

Oct 31, 2015, 10:36 AM IST

'Modi Kurta' for IAFS leaders will promote khadi: Nathwani

Rajya Sabha MP Piramal Nathwani has praised Ministry of External Affairs' (MEA) initiative to get 'Modi Kurta' stitched for global leaders attending the 3rd India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) in New Delhi and said the step will boost sale of Khadi.

Oct 08, 2015, 21:18 PM IST

One year of Mann Ki Baat has been extremely enriching, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that a year of Mann Ki Baat radio programme had been very enriching for him.

Sep 20, 2015, 20:58 PM IST

Germany, Spain trademark India's Khadi; govt to take up issue with European authorities

India in April last year joined the Madrid Protocol which will enable domestic companies and entrepreneurs to obtain cost effective global trademark registration.

Nov 04, 2014, 14:05 PM IST