Khadi Mahotsav 2025 started in Lucknow is a big initiative of the Uttar Pradesh government, which aims to promote local industry, traditional art and indigenous products. More than 160 entrepreneurs involved, a big platform to give new direction to employment and self-employment.
When the fragrance of traditions meets the wind of new opportunities, a new chapter of development is born. Khadi Mahotsav 2025 realizes this idea, where art, skill and craftsmanship are seen writing the story of economic self-reliance of the state on one platform. This ten-day festival, which started at Lucknow-based Central Sanskrit University, Gomti Nagar, is not just an exhibition but a big effort to provide new markets and a new identity to the local industries of the state.
Khadi Mahotsav inaugurated: Resolve to promote indigenous industry and entrepreneurship
The Uttar Pradesh government has been working on strengthening the rural economy and empowering local entrepreneurship for a long time. In the same series, this festival organized from 21 to 30 November was inaugurated by Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Minister Rakesh Sachan. This event is opening new doors of opportunities for thousands of entrepreneurs by bringing Khadi based industries, traditional arts and handicrafts in the state on a big platform.
Under the leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, One District One Product, PM FME, and new industry policies have provided employment to thousands of youth. Khadi Mahotsav is a direct reflection of these efforts, where market expansion, technological upgradation and business opportunities are being provided to the entrepreneurs.
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Strong base for local industries
Khadi Mahotsav has become a medium to fill new energy in the rural economy. The increasing demand for indigenous products is not only giving a strong base to the local industries but is also strengthening the economic condition of the entrepreneurs. The objective of this event is to create a strong bridge between traditional art and modern market needs.
More than 160 entrepreneurs involved with their products
More than 160 entrepreneurs from different districts of the state are showcasing their unique products. Major attractions included in the exhibition:
- Carved Furniture of Saharanpur
- Famous carpet of Bhadohi
- Amroha’s Gamcha and Sadri
- Sitapur rugs and towels
- Varanasi silk sarees
- Pratapgarh Amla Products
- Royal Honey Mitti Art of Lucknow
- Bikaneri Papad
- Leather garments and other indigenous products
This diversity presents the rich craftsmanship and traditional skills of the state on the national stage.
New direction for employment and self-employment
Selected entrepreneurs and beneficiaries will be honored during the Mahotsav. Awards will also be given to excellent state level units. Tools provided by the government include:
- Dona Making Machine
- popcorn machine
- honey box
- electric wheel
- pug mill machine
These machines will promote small industries in rural areas and motivate the youth to start their own businesses. This will create new employment opportunities at the local level.
Khadi Mahotsav 2025 is not just an event, but a concrete step towards making the rural and local industries of Uttar Pradesh self-reliant. Along with giving national identity to the artisans, entrepreneurs and weavers, this festival is also becoming a strong base for the economic progress of the state.
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