Central government allocation of `850 crores to traditional industries would benefit Khadi sector, K C Venugopal, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation has said. Khadi, the symbol of our self-reliance movement, should be encouraged.
The government will consider the Kerala Khadi and Village Industries Board’s request to open shops in all the airports in Kerala, he said. He was inaugurating the state level Vishu Mela, an exhibition-cum-sale of Khadi products here on Sunday.The Khadi Board, in a memorandum to the minister, had requested him to allow commercial space in airport terminals in Kerala to start Khadi outlets. Venugopal assured that he will seek the possibility of allocating space for Khadi outlets in the airports without tender.
Speaking on the occasion, K P Noorudeen, Kerala Khadi Board vice chairman, claimed that the performance of the Khadi industry was very encouraging. The workers are also getting good returns, he said. A P Abdullakkuty MLA inaugurated the first sale. Prof K A Sarala, District Panchayat President, M C Sreeja, Municipal Chairperson, Ratan Kelkar, district collector, Khadi Board Marketing director Suresh also spoke.
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The government will consider the Kerala Khadi and Village Industries Board’s request to open shops in all the airports in Kerala, he said. He was inaugurating the state level Vishu Mela, an exhibition-cum-sale of Khadi products here on Sunday.The Khadi Board, in a memorandum to the minister, had requested him to allow commercial space in airport terminals in Kerala to start Khadi outlets. Venugopal assured that he will seek the possibility of allocating space for Khadi outlets in the airports without tender.
Speaking on the occasion, K P Noorudeen, Kerala Khadi Board vice chairman, claimed that the performance of the Khadi industry was very encouraging. The workers are also getting good returns, he said. A P Abdullakkuty MLA inaugurated the first sale. Prof K A Sarala, District Panchayat President, M C Sreeja, Municipal Chairperson, Ratan Kelkar, district collector, Khadi Board Marketing director Suresh also spoke.
http://newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/article1525159.ece
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