Khadi UTSAV The Pride of India

Indian khadi fabric, also known as khaddar, is made by spinning threads on an instrument called charkha. It is woven and spun by hand, which is a time-consuming process. Before Independence, it was the fabric of freedom fighters and the rural folk. The concept of Khadi was developed as a means to provide employment to the unemployed rural population. The Indian flag is also made from Khadi, and therefore, it holds national importance. The versatile Khadi fabric has the unique property of keeping the wearer warm in winter and cool in summer. Attractive designer apparel is made by doing handwork on Khadi garments. Because of its versatile nature, khadi has found its way onto the wardrobe of fashionistas. Its demand is more than the supply now. It is widely accepted in the Indian fashion circle, with leading designers including it in their collections. There is a huge demand for it in international market as well, especially in the West. With this perspective, the Government of India through the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) promotes Khadi, whose production and sale comes under the small scale industry sector. Organization of Khadi Paridhan Utsav with a blend of pure Indian culture of Khadi at Port Blair could encourage the islanders to use Khadi clothes in a bigger way, the ultimate benefit of which could enlighten the lamp of prosperity to the poor artisans living in rural India.