New Delhi: In a first of its kind and pursuing the spirit of ‘Make in India’ and Atma Nirbhar Bharat, the women executives of Delhi Police will wear Silk sarees. The women front desk executives of the Delhi Police will wear sarees to be procured from the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), which has received a purchase order for 836 Khadi Silk sarees worth Rs 25 lakh. These sarees will be supplied in less than two months.

The dual-tone sarees will be made of high quality Tasar-Katia Silk. The sample of the saree was provided by the Delhi Police which was accordingly developed by the KVIC and approved by the Delhi Police. These sarees will have a mix of natural colour Tasar Silk and Katia Silk in pink color.

KVIC Chairman Vinai Kumar Saxena said the latest purchase order from the Delhi Police shows the growing popularity of Khadi, which will go on to strengthen Khadi artisans. “Over the years Khadi has become a trendsetter. Khadi is handcrafted and so it is the most comfortable fabric. Not only common people particularly youngsters but various government bodies too have adopted Khadi. This is a big boost to our artisans spinning and weaving Khadi in remotest parts of the country,” said Saxena.

The Tasar-Katia Silk sarees for Delhi police are being prepared by traditional artisans in West Bengal. Tasar- Katia Silk is a dual-tone fabric made with a blend of Tasar and Katia silk. It is mostly woven by traditional artisans and is identified by its thick and heavy texture created by using two different threads of Tasar and Katia. Its rugged and rustic appearance but porous weave makes this fabric perfect to wear in all weather.

Earlier, the KVIC entered into agreements with the Indian Railways, Health Ministry, Indian Postal department, Air India and other government agencies for supplying Khadi products including bed sheets and uniforms. The KVIC has been preparing uniforms for the crew members and staff of national carrier Air India. The Khadi India has also designed and prepared uniforms for over 90,000 postmen and post women in the country which is now also available online. /BI/