Khadi and Village
Industries Commissions
Celebrating traditional craftsmanship and rural livelihoods through Khadi and village industries.
Empowering Rural Communities through Khadi and Village Industries
Badlao Foundation takes immense pride in its Khadi and village industries unit, which encompasses six spinning and weaving centers. Through our Rural Employment Generation program, we have trained and empowered approximately 24 beneficiaries from April 2006 to March 2007. As a result of our efforts, we have successfully created regular self-employment opportunities for 17 individuals.
Khadi: more than a fabric
Khadi, a fabric closely associated with Mahatma Gandhi and the Swadeshi movement, holds a significant place in our history. It represents more than just a type of dress material; it embodies an idea of development and social progress. Khadi refers to handspun and handwoven cloth. In 1918, Mahatma Gandhi initiated the Khadi movement as a means of providing relief to the impoverished masses residing in India's villages. Gandhi envisioned it as a path towards self-sufficiency, liberating the nation from its reliance on foreign materials and symbolizing true independence.
Skills that support self-reliance
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission operates with the broad objectives of generating employment opportunities, producing marketable goods, and fostering self-reliance among the people while building robust rural communities.
Our outlets and manufacturing units
As part of our commitment to these objectives, Badlao Foundation has established four outlets: Khadi grmauddyog Bhavan Mihijam, Khadi bhandar Jamtara, Khadi emporium amladahi, and Khadi gramudhyog Bhavan Ranchi. Additionally, we operate two manufacturing units, one in Kewarjali and another in Rajbari, Mihijam. Our Kewarjali unit focuses on the production of raw materials, while Rajbari serves as a center for the manufacturing of various Khadi garments.
Four Khadi outlets
- Khadi grmauddyog Bhavan Mihijam
- Khadi bhandar Jamtara
- Khadi emporium amladahi
- Khadi gramudhyog Bhavan Ranchi
Two manufacturing units
- Kewarjali — production of raw materials
- Rajbari, Mihijam — manufacturing of Khadi garments
Craft in practice
Craft in practice · Our community
