PM Modi hails women weavers from Faridkot in Mann Ki Baat
BATHINDA, Oct. 26 -- A group of nearly 20 women weavers associated with "Nav Trinjan Bunkar Pathshala," an informal weavers training school in Faridkot district's Jaito town, were appreciated by Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi on Sunday after PM highlighted the work of the non-government organisation "Kheti Virasat Mission" (KVM), which is promoting cotton cultivation and reviving traditional weaving practices, during the 139th episode of his monthly radio programme, Mann Ki Baat.
Modi lauded the school for transforming the lives of several people, particularly women, by helping them acquire skills and build new livelihood opportunities. "What is heartening is that these traditions are now inspiring new experiments. They are being adapted to meet the needs of the present day," PM Modi said. Highlighting one such initiative in Faridkot district, PM said that KVM had been working for some time to revive organic farming and traditional agricultural practices....
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