Khadi Current Affairs, GK & News
Online sale of Khadi face masks by KVIC
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission has begun to sell khadi face masks online on its website “kviconline.gov.in”. Highlights The KVIC is selling cotton masks at Rs 30 per piece and silk masks at Rs 100 per piece. KVIC has fixed the minimum order for online purchase of masks as Rs 500. KVIC is to ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Cotton • Face Masks • Khadi • Khadi and Village Industries Commission • KVIC
Khadi Masks gain Global recognition and demand
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) explore the possible option of exporting silk and cotton face masks to foreign countries. This is being done to promote “Vocal for Local”, that was initiated under Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. Highlights So far, the KVIC has received 8 lakh orders of masks and has supplied 6 lakhs ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Cotton • Employment • employment generation • exports • Face Mask • India exports • India-Dubai • India-US • Khadi • Khadi and Village Industries Commission • KVIC
Double Layered Khadi masks developed by KVIC
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission has developed double layered Khadi masks. The orders for these masks have been procured in large quantities. Highlights The demand for double layered khadi masks is increasing. Recently, an order of 7.5 lakh of these masks were placed with KVIC by Jammu and Kashmir Government alone. These masks have ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Cotton • Cotton trade • Face Mask • Handicraft Artisans • Jammu and Kashmir • Khadi • Khadi and Village Industries Commission • KVIC
Illustrious Fashion designer Wendell Rodricks passes away
Renowned Fashion designer Wendell Rodricks recently passed away in Goa. A popular personality in Designing, he was also called as ‘Guru of Minimalism’. He was known for introducing the ideas of ‘Resort wear’ and ‘Eco-friendly garments’ in the country. He was also a promoter of Khadi movement and a recipient of India’s fourth-highest civilian award, ..
Topics: Fashion • Khadi • Padma Shri
SFURTI Scheme update given in the Parliament-Rs 2.3 crores budget allocated
The Ministry of MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) on February 3, 2020, provided an update on the SFURTI scheme being implemented. Highlights A total amount of Rs 2.3 crores has been sanctioned for the scheme in the budget 2020.The Ministry updated the house that currently the scheme is working towards the following Developing clusters ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: Bamboo • Handicrafts • Khadi • Khadi and Village Industries Commission • Ministry of MSME • SFURTI • Silk • Traditional arts • union budget 2020-21