The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has organized the Khadi Diwali Fest-2026 at NDMC Palika Park, Connaught Place, New Delhi. Inaugurated by KVIC Chairman Shri Manoj Goel, the event is themed ‘Khadi-wali Diwali’ and aims to promote indigenous and local products among the masses, particularly Gen-Z.
According to the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, the festival commenced on October 31 and offers a special discount of 20 percent on Khadi products and 10 percent on Village Industry products. The initiative seeks to encourage citizens to adopt Swadeshi goods during the festive season to support rural entrepreneurs, artisans, and weavers.
During the event, the KVIC Chairman stated that the turnover of the Khadi and Village Industries sector exceeded ₹1.87 lakh crore in the financial year 2025-26, while providing employment to over 2.04 crore people. He also highlighted the launch of a new podcast titled ‘Baat Khadi Ki’ to connect the younger generation with the legacy of Khadi and modern entrepreneurship.
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- The Khadi Diwali Fest-2026 offers a special discount of 20 percent on Khadi products and 10 percent on Village Industry products.
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Press Information Bureau, Government of India, “‘Khadi Diwali Fest-2026’ organized at Connaught Place, Delhi, with the objective of taking Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s call of ‘ Har Ghar Swadeshi, Ghar Ghar Swadehi’ to Gen-Z”. Read the original release.
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