weavers

Gandhi Jayanti: Empowering artisans, weavers by celebrating the spirit of Khadi

It's Gandhi Jayanti today (October 2) and in the year 2019, India is celebrating the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. Mahatma Gandhi presented Khadi as a symbol of nationalism, equality and self-reliance. Watch the modernisation of Khadi.

Oct 02, 2019, 13:52 PM IST

Demonetisation: Banks to deploy micro ATMs to serve aid cash strapped weavers

Banks will deploy micro ATMs at handloom-handicrafts clusters so that weavers and artisans are not inconvenienced and can withdraw cash to buy raw materials through the Aadhar-enabled payment system.

Nov 21, 2016, 20:12 PM IST