MSME minister launches new khadi merchandise — child put on, ‘use and throw’ slippers

Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Narayan Rane on Thursday launched a spread of khadi merchandise at Khadi India’s flagship showroom in New Delhi, together with child put on and handmade paper slippers.
The merchandise included sleeveless vests (jhablas), frocks, bloomers and nappies for newborns and kids as much as two years. The materials is 100 per cent hand-spun and handwoven cotton material that’s tender and delicate to the pores and skin of kids, and prevents them from getting rashes or pores and skin irritation.
The minister additionally launched handmade paper “use and throw” slippers, which have been developed for the primary time in India. These are 100 per cent eco-friendly and cost-effective. The handmade paper utilized in making these slippers is totally wood-free and made from pure fibres like cotton and silk rags and agro-waste. These slippers are weightless and finest fitted to journey and indoor utilization, like at residence, lodge rooms, hospitals, locations of worship and laboratories, and so forth.
According to the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), the Khadi cotton child put on is priced uniformly at Rs 599 per piece, whereas the slippers value Rs 50 per pair.
Rane, who took cost of the ministry this week, emphasised on manufacturing of eco-friendly and sustainable merchandise.
“Khadi products have huge potential, and aggressive marketing can help create awareness among people. It should be affordable keeping in mind all segments of people,” Rane mentioned, including, “KVIC should explore all possible measures to generate more employment opportunities for youths.”
KVIC Chairman V Okay Saxena mentioned, “Developing new innovative products to support rural and traditional industries and livelihood of Khadi artisans has been the constant endeavour of KVIC.”