Mysuru Government Promotes Khadi Attire for Employees with Sales Outlet
Khadi push for govt. staff: Sales outlet to open at DC office
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The State government of Karnataka, India, is encouraging public servants to wear khadi clothing on specific occasions. A temporary khadi sales stall will be set up at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office in Mysuru on May 14 and 15, allowing employees to purchase khadi garments easily.
- 01Government employees are encouraged to wear khadi attire on the first Saturday of each month and during official celebrations.
- 02A temporary khadi sales stall will be available at the Deputy Commissioner’s Office in Mysuru on May 14 and 15.
- 03This initiative aims to promote khadi among public servants.
- 04The Chief Secretary issued a circular on January 29, 2026, supporting this initiative.
- 05Employees can contact the District Khadi and Village Industries Office for more information.
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The State government of Karnataka has launched an initiative to encourage government employees to wear khadi attire, aiming to promote this traditional fabric among public servants. Employees are urged to wear khadi on the first Saturday of each month and during official functions such as Independence Day and Republic Day. To facilitate this, a temporary khadi sales stall will be set up at the new Deputy Commissioner’s Office on Bannur Road in Mysuru on May 14 and 15, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.. This initiative follows a circular issued by the Chief Secretary on January 29, 2026, which advocates for the wider adoption of khadi in official settings. The District Khadi and Village Industries Officer, Sharath Chandra, has encouraged government employees to take advantage of this facility.
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This initiative promotes local artisans and the khadi industry, potentially boosting local employment and encouraging sustainable fashion among government employees.
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