Related Keywords: establish khadi as brand, Karnataka state khadi, MoU, NIFT, revitalize khadi industry, train cluster of artisans, Village industries Board
Karnataka State Khadi and Village Industries Board (KSK &VIB) has signed an MoU with National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) to help revitalize and revive khadi industry and popularize khadi among the younger generation.
NIFT would train clusters of artisans across the State to establish khadi as a brand. The project aims to train around 18,000 persons working in 160 khadi units. This will help to improve the life of skilled artisans as well as update them on the latest trends.