{"data": {"schema": "publicfeed.update.v1", "id": "PIB-2324316", "url": "https://publicfeed.in/orders/PIB-2324316", "headline": "KVIC launches Khadi Mahotsav-2026 and 'Baat Khadi Ki' podcast for youth", "summary": "The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises announced on 16 October 2026 that the KVIC Chairman inaugurated 'Khadi Mahotsav-2026' in Mumbai on 15 October 2026. The exhibition, running from 2 October to 31 October 2026, features 77 units from 12 states and offers discounts of 20% on Khadi products and 10% on Village Industries products. To engage Gen-Z, KVIC also launched the 'Baat Khadi Ki' podcast to promote indigenous products and youth entrepreneurship. The initiative aims to connect traditional artisans with modern lifestyles and digital markets.", "key_points": ["Exhibition dates: 2 October to 31 October 2026 in Mumbai", "Discounts: 20% off Khadi products and 10% off Village Industries products", "Scale: 77 units from 12 states showcasing indigenous products", "Youth outreach: Launch of 'Baat Khadi Ki' podcast for Gen-Z", "Sector performance: Turnover surpassed ₹1.87 lakh crore in 2025-26"], "issued_date": "2026-10-16", "listing_date": "2026-10-16", "document": {"form": "Press release", "number": "2324316", "type": "Press release", "legal_character": "informational_communication", "functions": ["announces"], "cites": []}, "issuer": "Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises", "department": "Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises", "source": {"key": "pib", "name": "Press Information Bureau", "site": "pib.gov.in", "official_url": "https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2324316"}, "topics": ["khadi", "village industries", "exhibition", "youth entrepreneurship"], "reader_topics": ["Government services"], "intent": "updates", "states": ["br", "ct", "gj", "hr", "ka", "mh", "mp", "or", "rj", "tn", "up", "wb"], "national": false, "places": ["Mumbai"], "applies_to": ["consumers"], "dates": [{"kind": "event", "date": "2026-10-15", "wording": "Thursday, 15th October 2026", "what": "inauguration of Khadi Mahotsav-2026", "counts_from": null}, {"kind": "period_start", "date": "2026-10-02", "wording": "2 October", "what": "Khadi Mahotsav exhibition", "counts_from": null}, {"kind": "period_end", "date": "2026-10-31", "wording": "31 October 2026", "what": "Khadi Mahotsav exhibition", "counts_from": null}], "revision": "cb6385f77639bfa7", "recorded_at": "2026-10-16T10:06:56.847394+00:00", "provenance": {"method": "ai_summary", "automated_check": "pass", "human_review": "pending"}}, "meta": {"schema": "publicfeed.update.v1", "count": 1, "next": null, "plan": "free", "feed_updated_at": "2026-10-25T02:43:54.687916+00:00", "generated_at": "2026-10-25T03:08:33+00:00"}, "attribution": "Data: PublicFeed (https://publicfeed.in), summarising official documents linked in each record. Summaries are AI-generated and not legal advice; the official original is the authority.", "license": "https://publicfeed.in/terms#data-licence"}