Collector Pavan Kumar G. Griyappanavar Launches Diwali Khadi Discount Sale

Coimbatore District Collector Pavan Kumar G. Griyappanavar paid floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on the occasion of his 158th birth anniversary and inaugurated the special Diwali discount sale at the Khadi outlet near the flyover on Avinashi Road.
The Collector also garlanded the statue of Mahatma Gandhi and visited an exhibition showcasing his life history.Speaking on the occasion, the Collector said Gandhi Jayanti is observed across the country every year on October 2 to commemorate the contributions of Mahatma Gandhi to India’s freedom struggle and self-reliance.
Khadi and village industries schemes are being implemented to provide employment opportunities and improve the livelihoods of rural communities. For 2026-27, a sales target of Rs.295 lakh has been fixed for khadi and village industry products in Coimbatore district.A special discount of 30 per cent is being offered on khadi silk and polyester varieties. Khadi outlets also sell silk sarees, bed and pillow products, towels and various village industry products.
During 2025-26, khadi and village industry products worth Rs.62.27 lakh were sold in the district. New products including shampoo, body wash and dishwash gel have also been introduced this year.The Collector urged the public and government employees to make use of the special Diwali discount and purchase khadi products to support the livelihoods of rural communities and promote domestic production.
He said khadi production centres in Coimbatore provide employment to 75 women spinners and direct employment to 25 weavers, besides providing indirect employment to around 100 persons.Khadi and village industry products worth Rs.260 lakh were produced in the district during 2025-26.
Khadi outlet manager Ponraj, Khadi Inspector Radha and government department officials participated in the programme.