The universities and their affiliated colleges to use Khadi or Handlooms “for ceremonial dresses prescribed for special occasions like convocation etc”.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has advocated the use of Khadi, begins a fresh University Grants Commission circular, asking universities and colleges to adopt the traditional fabric during special occasions including convocations.
PM Narendra Modi has “advocated use of Khadi and also emphasized revival of handlooms”, said the letter from UGC secretary Rajnish Jain