Thane (Maharashtra) [India], March 7: Marking 70 years of transformative service by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), Khadi Mahotsav-2026 at Gaondevi Maidan, Thane, emerged as a powerful confluence of policy vision, rural entrepreneurship, cultural pride, and youth engageme
In a significant stride towards women's empowerment and promoting local industry, a self-help group in Lithiras, within Sukma district's Chindagarh block of Chhattisgarh, is producing pure and natural jaggery from the sap of wild date palm trees (Chhind sap). The initiative is scripting a
He noted that due to the appeal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to promote "Vocal for Local", Indian-made products are dominating the markets this Holi. Herbal gulal, natural colours, pichkaris, balloons, pooja materials, sandalwood, apparel and various festive items manufactured in India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appealed to citizens to embrace the "Vocal for Local" mantra during the upcoming festive season, promoting domestic products and supporting India's Aatmanirbharta (self-reliant).
As part of the preparations, the state government has taken a special initiative highlighting the "Vocal for Local" vision by promoting indigenous craftsmanship and cultural heritage. Artisans at the Bamboo & Cane Development Institute (BCDI), located in Agartala, are working round-th
On the occasion, the Union Minister said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for a developed Northeast, he has brought several development initiatives for the region during this visit. Some of these were dedicated to the public on the first day of the visit on Friday, the fou
In the heart of Uttar Pradesh lies Moradabad, a city where generations of artisans have shaped molten metal into fine brassware. For decades, these artisans honed their skills in family-run workshops, often unknown to the world beyond their towns, according to a release.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel today released the 2026 calendar in Gandhinagar. Prepared on the theme "Atmanirbhar Bharat, Our Pride - Vocal for Local," the calendar showcases Gujarat's industrial progress and the richness of its art and culture, reflecting the state's dedicated e
"People also showed great enthusiasm for indigenous products. People are buying only goods made with the hard work of an Indian. Today, we can proudly say that 2025 has given Bharat even greater self-confidence," PM exclaimed.
Chief Minister said the fair will provide a new direction to the contribution of tribal industries, traditional artisans, handicrafts and MSMEs in building Viksit Bharat and Aatmanirbhar Bharat. He said the event has been organised through the collective efforts of the tribal community an