Khadi Festival-2026 kicks off with Chairman Manoj Goel's Delhi Haat exhibition launch

The Khadi Festival-2026 was held at I.N.A. Delhi Haat, showcasing products from across the country. The exhibition had 115 stalls, with 48 belonging to Khadi and the remaining to entrepreneurs and artisans from Gramodyog & PMEGP units. The Khadi and Village Industries sector has seen unprecedented progress, with a turnover of over Rs 1.87 lakh crore in 2025-26 and employment for over 2.04 crore people.

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Prelims-testable facts

01The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) Chairman, Shri Manoj Goel, inaugurated a special Khadi and Village Industries Exhibition at Delhi Haat as part of 'Khadi Festival-2026'.
02The exhibition features 115 stalls showcasing India's diverse cultural heritage, traditional craftsmanship, and indigenous entrepreneurship.
03The exhibition is held at Delhi Haat and will continue until October 15, 2026.
04The prime objective of the exhibition is to convey Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's call of 'Har Ghar Swadeshi, Ghar-Ghar Swadeshi' to the masses and Gen-Z.
05The turnover of the Khadi and Village Industries sector stood at over Rs 1.87 lakh crore in the financial year 2025-26.
06More than 2.04 crore people are getting employment through the Khadi and Village Industries sector.
07The exhibition showcases products from various states, including Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Kerala in South India, East India, North and West India, and Northeast India.
08The Khadi and Village Industries sector is expected to achieve a turnover target of Rs 2.51 lakh crore in the coming time.

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Most people think that Khadi and Village Industries are only a medium for selling products, but actually they transmit a story of hard work and self-reliance of millions of artisans, weavers, and rural entrepreneurs.
Most people think that the Khadi and Village Industries sector is not making progress, but actually it has made unprecedented progress due to the visionary thinking and policies of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
Most people think that the exhibition is only for showcasing products, but actually it is also a platform for promoting indigenous entrepreneurship and skills.

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The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has been implementing various schemes to promote Khadi and Village Industries, including the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP).

Prelims Practice MCQs

Single facteasy

What is the turnover of the Khadi and Village Industries sector?

A.Rs 1.87 lakh crore
B.Rs 1.87 lakh lakh
C.Rs 1.87 crore
D.Rs 1.87 billion

The Khadi and Village Industries sector had a turnover of over Rs 1.87 lakh crore in the financial year 2025-26.

Statement I & IIhard

Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The exhibition is part of the 'Har Ghar Swadeshi, Ghar-Ghar Swadeshi' call by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Statement-II: The exhibition is organized as part of the Khadi Festival-2026. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct but Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
C.Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
D.Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Statement-1 is correct because the fact list states that the exhibition is part of the 'Har Ghar Swadeshi, Ghar-Ghar Swadeshi' call by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Statement-2 is also correct because the fact list states that the exhibition is part of the Khadi Festival-2026. Statement-2 explains why Statement-1 is true, as the exhibition is organized as part of the Khadi Festival-2026, which is a call by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.

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