<p>Thane: Maharashtra State Khadi and Village Industries Board is planning to appoint 'khadi mitras' and organise fashion shows to popularise the hand-made fabric to mark 65 years of foundation, its chairman Ravindra Sathe said on Saturday.</p>.<p>Addressing an event in Thane, Sathe said "Khadi Mitra Yojana" will be launched to involve students and citizens in Khadi propagation.</p>.<p>"MSKVIB is planning to appoint Khadi brand ambassadors or Khadi Mitras to help bridge the gap between Khadi and the youth, making the fabric a part of mainstream fashion. The Board has partnered with six colleges to connect students with Khadi projects. Plans also include organising fashion shows and research projects on Khadi," Sathe said.</p>.UP CM Yogi Adityanath announces 25% discount for 108 days on khadi products.<p>He said a "Khadi Yatra" will traverse Maharashtra to promote the fabric and educate people about its significance. The initiative aims to highlight Khadi as a symbol of India's heritage and its relevance in contemporary society.</p>.<p>Sathe said Khadi doesn't differentiate between caste, creed, religion, or gender.</p>.<p>"It symbolises India's freedom, civilisation, non-violence, and farmer welfare," he said.</p>
<p>Thane: Maharashtra State Khadi and Village Industries Board is planning to appoint 'khadi mitras' and organise fashion shows to popularise the hand-made fabric to mark 65 years of foundation, its chairman Ravindra Sathe said on Saturday.</p>.<p>Addressing an event in Thane, Sathe said "Khadi Mitra Yojana" will be launched to involve students and citizens in Khadi propagation.</p>.<p>"MSKVIB is planning to appoint Khadi brand ambassadors or Khadi Mitras to help bridge the gap between Khadi and the youth, making the fabric a part of mainstream fashion. The Board has partnered with six colleges to connect students with Khadi projects. Plans also include organising fashion shows and research projects on Khadi," Sathe said.</p>.UP CM Yogi Adityanath announces 25% discount for 108 days on khadi products.<p>He said a "Khadi Yatra" will traverse Maharashtra to promote the fabric and educate people about its significance. The initiative aims to highlight Khadi as a symbol of India's heritage and its relevance in contemporary society.</p>.<p>Sathe said Khadi doesn't differentiate between caste, creed, religion, or gender.</p>.<p>"It symbolises India's freedom, civilisation, non-violence, and farmer welfare," he said.</p>