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O History
O Khadi loses its sheen
O Problems faced by khadi
O Government support to khadi
O Reviving khadi: from freedom fabric to
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O Khadi production
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O Khadi has its roots in the freedom struggle
of India.
O It was vision of Gandhi
O It was his dream to see Indians spin their
own cottons
O Khadi was woven on hand looms
O It was made of cotton silk and woolen yarn.
O This industry is mostly Labour intensive .
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OThe cloth is prone to shrinkage.
OProduction is inconsistent
OColours in khadi are limited
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O GOI has provided huge subsidies
O Funds to the tune of Rs 1.29 were released
O Regular vigilance raids were conducted
O High profile exhibitions were held
O Leading fashion designers were called to create new
range of products
O 0.4 billion was sanctioned for promotional activites
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O 7000 shops opened by KVIC to make khadi more
fashionable
O Leading fashion designers are called upon to design
O Leading fashion designers are called to open a new
brand of khadi wear
O Great deal of emphasis is given to the details of designs
O New colors and eco friendly dyes are used
O Casual shirts waist coats, wrap arounds ,tops for
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