Khadi Rebate Boosts Swadeshi
Gujarat Announces 30% Khadi Rebate as Leaders Honor Gandhi Jayanti Across India
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Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel paid for his Khadi purchases digitally, an official statement said, aligning the visit with Modi’s call to promote digital transactions.
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At a Kanpur collectorate commemoration, District Magistrate Mahendra Singh Tanwar said Shastri’s “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan” mantra continues to inspire, and noted that “Jai Vigyan” was later added. Families of freedom fighters were honoured and chocolates distributed to children.
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Modi attended an interfaith prayer meeting at Gandhi Smriti, where school students and artists performed devotional bhajans; several senior political leaders, including Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan and opposition leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, also took part in commemorations.
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On the eve of Gandhi Jayanti, President Droupadi Murmu said Gandhi’s message remained relevant amid conflicts in several parts of the world.
India honored Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on October 2, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling for renewed commitment to Swadeshi — self-reliance through buying local goods. PM Modi paid floral tributes at both leaders' memorials in New Delhi and urged citizens to purchase at least one Khadi product as a symbol of national independence and support for traditional craftspeople.
Gujarat amplified the celebration by announcing a 30% rebate on eligible Khadi and polyvastra fabrics through December 31, a move expected to benefit over 220 institutions and more than 16,000 spinners and weavers. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel purchased Khadi items digitally via UPI, spending ₹16,140, to link traditional craftsmanship with modern digital payments and promote both Swadeshi and Digital India initiatives.
Modi Links Gandhian Values to Modern Self-Reliance
Prime Minister Modi centered his Gandhi Jayanti message on Aatmanirbhar Bharat — a self-reliant India. He stated, 'May Bapu's timeless message keep guiding us towards a better society and a Viksit Bharat,' positioning Khadi purchases as both an economic act and a tribute to Gandhi's vision. The appeal directly connects 155-year-old hand-spinning traditions to contemporary national policy goals around reducing dependence on imports.
Gujarat's 30% Khadi Rebate Targets Rural Artisans
Gujarat is running a limited-time subsidy program from October 2 through December 31, offering a 30% price cut on certified Khadi and polyvastra cloth. The scheme directly supports 220-plus recognized Khadi cooperatives and institutions across the state, along with over 16,000 spinners and weavers who depend on sales for survival. Three major sales fairs are scheduled in Ahmedabad, Bharuch, and Vadodara to drive consumer traffic.
Shastri's Legacy Emphasized Across Commemorations
Local officials nationwide honored Lal Bahadur Shastri's memory on his birth anniversary alongside Gandhi's. At a Kanpur collectorate program, District Magistrate Mahendra Singh Tanwar noted that Shastri's 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan' mantra — glorifying soldiers and farmers — continues to inspire. He highlighted that 'Jai Vigyan' (glory to science) was later added to reflect scientific progress as a third pillar of national strength.
Ceremonies across states honored freedom fighters' families and featured interfaith prayer gatherings. President Droupadi Murmu emphasized on October 1 that Gandhi's message of non-violence remains deeply relevant as conflicts persist globally. Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, opposition leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh participated in tributes at multiple venues.
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