CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Khadi Board, Kharar celebrated Gandhi Jayanti with great enthusiasm on Thursday at the Khadi Gramodyog Bhawan, Sector-22D, Chandigarh. On this occasion, a special 20 per cent discount on Khadi products was inaugurated.
The program commenced with a soulful rendition of Mahatma Gandhi’s favourite bhajan “Vaishnav Jan To Tene Kahiye, Je Peed
Paraayi Jaane Re” presented by Prof. Palvi Ram Pal, which created a devotional and inspiring atmosphere.
Mr. K.K. Sharda, the Chief Guest of the function, paid floral tributes to the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi and formally inaugurated the special Khadi Sale Discount by cutting the ribbon. The event began with a formal welcome by the Secretary of the institution Mr Sohanlal Saini and President Mr. Devidas Bhardwaj, who honored the Chief Guest with a bouquet.
On this occasion, eminent speakers were
• Mr. Parveen Dugal, President, Market Association
• Mr. Damanpreet Singh Badal, Municipal Councillor
• Mr. Paramjit Singh, Director, Regional Centre for Entrepreneurship Development
They shared their thoughts on the life, philosophy and contributions of Mahatma Gandhi. They also extended greetings to the people on Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra festival. In his address, Secretary Mr. Sohanlal Saini appealed to citizens to adopt products of Khadi and village industry products in their daily lives, stating that this would be a true tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.