Under the outstanding leadership of Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi and with a mission to boost the small-scale village industries in Karnataka, Shri Manoj Kumar, Chairman, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), on this day, distributed essential equipment and toolkits to over 460 artisans identified under Gramodyog Vikas Yojana (GVY). The event took place at Garag Village in Dharwad Taluka of Karnataka, where the KVIC Chairman also inaugurated the National Flag Production Unit at Dharwad Taluka Garag Kshetryia Seva Sangh (DTGKSS), Garag. Addressing participants, he opined that KVIC is pledged to extend Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s mission of Viksit & Aatmanirbhar Bharat by technical and financial support to all the artisans.

 

Speaking on the occasion he reiterated that strengthening our artisans by means of tools and equipment to give life of dignity is mission of our Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi and we have taken pledge to take ahead his mission with his handholding and give them a new lease of life with the help of advanced toolkits and machinery across various verticals, including beekeeping, pottery, plumbing, electrician services, footwear manufacturing, and fruit and vegetable processing. Under today’s programme around 390 artisans are benefitted.

He further highlighted that Khadi, once the potent weapon wielded by Pujya Bapu in the struggle against British rule during the Swadeshi movement, has now been championed by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to revive its former glory. Over the past 10 years, the Khadi and village industry sector has surged, surpassing Rs 1.34 lakh crore. Khadi cloth production rose from Rs 880 crore to Rs 2915.85 crores, and Khadi product sales surged from Rs 1170 crore to Rs 6000 crores.

While inaugurating the National Flag Production Unit at DTGKSS, Garag, Chairman KVIC said that so far only one National flag production unit was working under Karnataka Khadi Gramodyog Samyukta Sangh (Federation), Hubli. This new initiative will increase the production capacity of National Flags to meet the growing demand of National flag across the country. The Garag region, known for its excellence in flag production, will now contribute significantly to fulfilling the national requirement under the prescribed norms, he added.  

 During his speech, Shri Manoj Kumar commended the efforts of the artisans and weavers involved in the production of the National Flag. He underscored the importance of their contributions in upholding national pride and symbolizing the spirit of unity and patriotism.

 Furthermore, presenting a brief report of the progress of Khadi and Village Industries in North Karnataka and showcasing the achievements and initiatives undertaken by various stakeholders he said that there are around 74 Khadi Institutions of Cotton, Silk and woolen production and 96 sales outlets to meet the demand of Khadi and increase the sales target to 71.94 crore. These activities will fulfill the dreams of Hon’ble Prime Minister to upraise economic prominence of artisans, he reiterated.    

 

The event concluded on a high note, with the Hon'ble Chairman reaffirming the commitment to boost Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to support the Vocal for Local and Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas and empower artisans across the country. He urged all stakeholders to continue their efforts in promoting indigenous industries and fostering economic growth in rural areas.  

 

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