MUMBAI, 15 AUGUST, 2020 (GPN): Today on 15 August, 2020 Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) celebrated the 74th Independence Day with patriotic
fervor. Ms. Preeta Verma, Chief Executive Officer, KVIC unfurled the
national flag in a solemn flag-hoisting function organized at KVIC, H.Q. Mumbai. Senior officials and staffs of the KVIC attended the flag
hoisting ceremony by following the necessary guidelines issued by MHA
for safety on Covid 19 epidemic.

Ms. Preeta Verma in her address on 74th Independence Day paid tribute
and remembered all the freedom fighters and also the frontline
warriors who relentlessly worked during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
In her address, CEO said that the role of KVIC was relevant during all
times and KVIC has proved its relevance during this epidemic by
leading from front by helping migrant laborers by distributing food
packets and mask to them. She added that KVIC archived a big feat by
distributing 9 Lakh free masks through its wide network of field offices during Covid-19 Pandemic. The high performing field offices were also honored with gold, silver and bronze shield for their exemplary performance.

Further, to take forward the clarion call of Honorable Prime Minster Shri Narendra Modi to give more impetus to local industries, KVIC has also initiated many more programmes like Aatmnirbhar Bharat and Vocal for Local. ENDS