Khadi needs permission

Q.  Which of the following is/are true regarding Khadi?

1) Being symbol of people of India, Khadi can be produced and sold by any Indian without registration.
2) Khadi or Khaddar is a term for handspun and hand-woven cloth from India only.
- Published on 15 Feb 16

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Neither 1 nor 2
 
  • Khadi or Khaddar is a term for handspun and hand-woven cloth from India, Bangladesh and Pakistan primarily made out of cotton.
  • It’s mandatory to obtain Khadi mark registration under the law, without which no one can use the word Khadi for selling products.
  • Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) Act, 1956 regulates the production, trading and sale of khadi and its products. No textile shall be sold or otherwise traded by any person or institution as Khadi without it bearing a Khadi mark tag or label issued by KVIC, according to the rule.

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