Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi boosts morale of artisans by highlighting achievements of the Khadi and Village Industries sector in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme

In the 139th episode of the 'Mann Ki Baat' programme, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi highlighted the achievements of the Khadi and Village Industries sector, noting that single-day sales exceeded Rs 28 crore on Gandhi Jayanti, and urged citizens to purchase local products during the festive season. Responding to the address, Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) Chairman Shri Manoj Goel expressed gratitude on behalf of artisans, stating that the sector's turnover surpassed Rs 1.87 lakh crore in the 2025-26 financial year while providing employment to over 2.04 crore people, with a future turnover target of Rs 2.51 lakh crore.