Kohima, April 30 (MExN): Promoting the use of Khadi products, Governor of Nagaland & Assam, PB Acharya today appealed to all individuals, Ministers, MLAs, and officers to start using Khadi products and also popularise the Khadi. The Governor further appealed to all Government employees to wear Khadi at least once a week and be proud of using Khadi products.
In a press release, Acharya recollected that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had made an appeal to all the people of India during his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme in 2014 to use at least one cloth of Khadi. After his appeal, there has been a total change in people’s approach towards Khadi. Its sales have increased almost by 100%, which clearly demonstrates the relevance and desire for Khadi products, the Governor said.
Khadi, Acharya said, has special significance in India as “it is a proud legacy of our national freedom movement and Mahatma Gandhi.” Khadi is a hand spun, hand woven, skin friendly fabric, he said, adding Khadi should be cherished and promoted as part of our legacy.
“Using Khadi products provides employment and hence food to poor people who spin and weave Khadi cloth. It is eco-friendly, porous and made of cotton and thus healthful besides being austere and simple. It is a statement about your lifestyle and values and at the same time, connects you to freedom movement, to Gandhi and to all those who believe in his values,” Acharya elaborated.
Maintaining that Khadi is a symbol of Indian textile heritage, the Governor said people should endeavour to make it a part of their daily wardrobe.
'Nagaland can play vital role in Act East Policy'
Kohima, April 30 (MExN): Governor of Nagaland & Assam, PB Acharya today stated that North East India, especially Nagaland, can play a vital role in Government of India’s Act East Policy. “We should avail the opportunities that the policy entails for the region particularly the North-eastern States which share not only geographical contiguity with the South East Asian nations but other affinities such as culture, culinary and racial similarities,” Acharya said in a press note.
While congratulating the Chief Minister of Nagaland, TR Zeliang on being awarded the Global Award for ‘Lifetime Achievement in Transformation’, the Governor said, “Now that the world community has duly recognised TR Zeliang’s leadership qualities and capabilities, I am sure that we can play a pivotal role in meaningfully realising the objectives of Act East Policy.”
Acharya further stated that the people of Nagaland are proud that TR Zeliang is selected for the award by a panel of renowned professionals from all parts of the world based on his leadership qualities and contributions in various fields.
He wished all success to TR Zeliang in his future endeavours, added the press note issued by Commissioner & Secretary to Governor of Nagaland.
