Gandhinagar, Feb. 25 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens across the nation to embrace indigenous products by adopting the mantra of 'Vocal for Local', reinforcing the vision of building an Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the Government of Gujarat has undertaken several new initiatives to support rural and urban artisans, handicraft workers and small industries. Programs such as 'Gujarat Atmanirbhar Yatra', 'G-Maitri Yojana' and 'Mahila Udyog Sahay Yojana' are giving new momentum to indigenous products in the state. In addition, under the Urban Development and Urban Housing Department, statewide Swadeshi Mela (Shopping Festivals) are being organised through the Gujarat Urban Livelih...