Shri Prasad said, KVIC plays an integrative role in the development of a holistic approach – to the areas of human and economic development in the rural sector. He said, keeping in view its social objectives KVIC has embarked upon convergence programme with various professional agencies like IIT, NID, NIFT, IIP etc.
Recalling the mission undertaken by Mahatma Gandhi, Shri Prasad said, “Let us take the mission of Pandit Nehru, Indira Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi to every household of our country”. He also urged the people to emulate Khadi in true spirit.
Shri Prasad released “Commemorative Postal Inland Letters and Post Cards” at the function.
Union Minister of State for Labour & Employment (Independent Charge) Shri Oscar Fernandes and Chairman, Department Related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Industry, Shri Santosh Bagrodia presented Awards to 34 persons in various categories – Best Spinners, Best Weavers, Best Bankers, Best REGP Units and Science & Technology Innovators.
Ms. Kumud Joshi, Chairperson, KVIC also spoke on this occasion.
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