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Special Report - The Journey of Khadi

Khadi - a hand spun cloth which became a symbol of India's defiance against the British empire. The word Khadi brings up the image of the Mahatma with his "charkha", spinning thin strands of fabric which stressed the importance of self reliance and represented the emancipation of India's poor from the powerlooms of Manchester. After India's independence, Khadi became synonymous with the political class which also remained its best brand ambassador ensuring that it never faded from public memory and remained in vogue during the past six decades. Khadi has come a long way since then and has metamorphosed into a fashion statement these days. While Khadi remains the choice of old faithfuls, its newer versions like Poly Khadi, Muslin Khadi, Silk Khadi, Woollen Khadi etc. are quite popular in the fashion conscious urban populace. The perception of Khadi has changed and the entry of corporates into Khadi has resulted in it becoming a part of fashion shows and chic clothing. The government on its part continues to support the traditional weavers through KVIC (Khadi and Village Industries Commission) and various Khadi Gramodyogs that it sponsors and promotes. Khadi, perhaps, epitomises the perfect blend of tradition and modernity and the journey continues. Anchor: Kriti Mishra