Uttar Pradesh Khadi festival begins in Meerut

Khadi institutions from various regions of Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Bihar have also set up stalls displaying their diverse range of handwoven textiles and indigenous products,” said Shishir Singh, Chief Executive Officer of the Uttar Pradesh Khadi and Village Industries Board.. | Photo Credit: The Hindu

The ten-day Khadi Festival and Exhibition organised by the Uttar Pradesh Khadi and Village Industries Board commenced in Meerut, showcasing a wide variety of traditional Indian products, handicrafts, textiles and indigenous goods from different parts of the country.

The exhibition features a collection of products, including Khadi garments, Banarasi silk sarees, warm clothes, Kashmiri shawls, dry fruits, crockery and several other traditional items.

“Visitors can explore brass products from Moradabad, exquisite Kantha embroidery from West Bengal, silk products from Banaras, bedsheets from Pilkhuwa, and wooden handicrafts from Saharanpur. Khadi institutions from various regions of Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Bihar have also set up stalls displaying their diverse range of handwoven textiles and indigenous products,” said Shishir Singh, Chief Executive Officer of the Uttar Pradesh Khadi and Village Industries Board.