Khadi products become key attraction for visitors

Government is promoting -khadi-based self-employment and providing training and financial support to youth interested in pursuing enterprises connected to the textile

- PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Khadi garments have become a major attraction for visitors at the ongoing International Gita Mahotsav here, where artisans from across the country are showcasing their craft, officials said.

The Khadi stalls set up near the northern banks of the Brahmasarovar lake are witnessing heavy footfall, they said.

The state Khadi and Village Industries Board has displayed a range of products made using the textile, with a 25 per cent discount for the public and 30 per cent for government employees, according to Pramod Kumar Paliwal, District Khadi and Village Industries Officer.