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Armed Forces may soon wear khadi uniforms

It not just the armed forces but also schools, police, government hospitals, Air India and railways where the use of khadi is being promoted by KVIC

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The armed forces may soon wear uniforms made of khadi. The Ministry of Defence has sent samples and specifications of uniforms worn by personnel in the armed forces — Army, Navy and Air Force to the Khadi Villages Industries Commission (KVIC).

"Required specifications of uniform, along with samples, have been sent to KVIC," Minister of State for Defence Subhash Bhamre said in a written reply in the Lok Sabha.

KVIC is a body under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises promoting the use and development of khadi.

It not just the armed forces but also schools, police, government hospitals, Air India and railways where the use of khadi is being promoted by KVIC.

Air India crew members have already donned khadi uniforms. The first time Air India crew wore khadi uniforms was during one of Prime Minister's foreign visits last year.

The idea is aimed at achieving Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' vision and will also give a boost to rural economy.

The Prime Minister has also spoken about promoting the use of khadi in the past.

KVIC is also in touch with state governments for providing khadi uniforms to various government officials at various levels.

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