Khadi is a handspun, handwoven cloth that was promoted by Gandhi as a symbol of self-reliance and India's independence movement. It is made from soft twist threads that allow air to enter the body, making it comfortable. The Khadi and Village Industries Commission was established in 1957 to promote khadi production and provide rural employment. While khadi was once a leading industry, it has declined in popularity due to lack of promotion and preference for foreign brands. However, it still employs millions of rural Indians and efforts are being made to expand its production and market share.

1. “A Symbol Of Self Dignity” Presented by : PankajSharma UIMS, Jaipur KHADI

2. "I believe that where there is pure and active love for the poor there is God also. I see God in every thread that I draw on the spinning wheel." Gandhi Ji

3. What is Khadi? Khadi - a cloth -soft twist threads -imparted by the hand. allows maximum air to enter to body soothes the body better than any other fabric does. Known as one of the coolest and most comfortable fabric. The flag of Indiais only allowed to be made from this material

5. rural self-employment

6. self-reliance

7. A weapon against the britishers

8. Thus khadi has become integral part and icon of the Swadeshi Movement.

10. Khadi As A brand These days Khadi Has become a brand name and under the name of this brand many other products is being launched some of the products are : Woolen Products Hospital Linen Leather Products Organic Manure Handmade Paper and products

11. SHARE OF KHADI IN THE TOTAL PRODUCTION AT KVIC(IN RS BILLION)source – KVIC,.org

12. Why Khadi is not popular?? Lacks in promotional activities – Advertisement Lack of Awareness among the masses. Khadi Emphasis on other fronts rather than selling. Expensive Preference of Foreign Brands

14. determined to reach every household in rural area

15. Planning to employ 37 lac people by the end of 2011-12