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PM Modi, German Chancellor Merz observe charkha spinning at Sabarmati Gand
Updated : 2 months ago IST
"Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Bhai Modi and the Chancellor of Germany Shri Friedrich Merz had visited the historic Sabarmati Gandhi Ashram in Ahmedabad and paid heartfelt tributes to Mahatma Gandhiji. The distinguished dignitaries had also observed the process of spinning the ch
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Her dynamic leadership shall forever remain an inspiration: Congress chief
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"The exemplary and the dynamic leadership of Smt. Indira Gandhi, showing immense political courage, shall forever remain an inspiration. Her unwavering resolve and lifelong dedication to public service left an indelible mark on India's journey of progress," Kharge posted on X, along with
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PM Modi pays tribute to Indira Gandhi on her 108th birth anniversary
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Born on November 19, 1917, to India's first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and Kamala Nehru, Indira Gandhi served as the first and only woman prime minister from January 1966 to March 1977 and again from January 1980 until her assassination in October 1984.
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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inaugurates Khadi Exhibition ahead of Gandhi Jayanti
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, on Wednesday, inaugurated the Khadi exhibition at Dilli Haat, INA, a day ahead of Gandhi Jayanti.
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"In last 11 yrs Modi govt made historic increase in wages of Khadi artisan
Updated : 1 year ago IST
"The wages of Khadi artisans will be increased by 20 per cent from April 1, 2025. Presently, spinners get Rs 12.50 for spinning per hank on the charkha, which will be increased by Rs 2.50 from April 1, 2025. As per the increased rate, they will now get Rs 15 per hank spun. The Government has
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UP CM inaugurates Khadi Mahotsav, praises its role in Independence strugg
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
"We have to remember, whatever is being made by hands is an art too. There is a demand in the market for it and people understand its value too. People get their livelihoods and more, from farmers to weavers using the charkha, technicians for fixing the tools, also businessman who sells the
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UP CM Yogi inaugurates Khadi Mahotsav 2025 in Lucknow
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday inaugurated the 'Khadi Mahotsav 2025' at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow.On this occasion, he also spun a 'charkha.'.
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KVIC hikes wages of khadi artisans on Gandhi Jayanti
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
As per Manoj Kumar, Chairman, KVIC, spinners who spin yarn on the charkha will see a 25 per cent increase in their wages, while weavers who work on the loom will receive a 7 per cent hike.
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Kharge highlights Sonia Gandhi's editorial on relationship between Nationa
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
"Bapu's khadi is being denied its identity. The Government has failed to regulate the market, and khadi spun from semi-mechanised charkhas is being sold indiscriminately, and under the same tag as traditional hand-spun khadi. This is to the detriment of our khadi spinners, whose wages do not
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Uttarakhand CM inaugurates Nari Shakti Vandan Mahotsav in Rudrapur, tries
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the Nari Shakti Vandan Mahotsav and Saras Fair organised at Gandhi Park Rudrapur on Wednesday. The enthusiasm of the people was visible in the crowd that gathered at the road show organised from Gallamandi to Gandhi Park.
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Gujarat: Uttarakhand CM Dhami pays visit to Gandhi Ashram in Ahmedabad
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
CM Dhami is on a two-day Ahmedabad tour in connection with the Global Investor Summit to be held in Uttarakhand in December later this year. On this occasion, he also spun the charkha for some time and shared his experiences in the visitor's book kept at the Ashram.
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J&K Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha unveils statue of Mahatma Gandhi and inst
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday unveiled the statue of Mahatma Gandhi and a Charkha installation, as a mark of tribute to the Father of the Nation on his Jayanti, at Civil Secretariat in Srinagar today.
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