Khadi sold over ₹28 crore on Gandhi Jayanti, Modi says
In the 139th episode, which marked 12 years of the radio programme, Modi urged people to buy from local artisans this festive season.
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PM Narendra Modi said in Mann Ki Baat on October 25 that sales of khadi and village industry products crossed ₹28 crore in a single day on Gandhi Jayanti.
He asked people to choose products made by local artisans during the festive season.
KVIC says the sector's turnover crossed ₹1.87 lakh crore in 2025-26, with over 2.04 crore people employed.