Bengaluru: Arhar dal from Kalaburagi in Karnataka is reaching the Maldives, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his Mann Ki Baat address on Sunday, highlighting new overseas markets for local farm products.
Modi also cited makhana from Purnia in Bihar reaching Greece. He said the Vocal for Local initiative was helping Indian products reach markets around the world and opening new opportunities for farmers.
Tribal packaging and Khadi also highlighted
Turning to Maharashtra, Modi said tribal products marketed through Shabari Naturals were using packaging that reflected tribal art. He said the packaging had received Japan’s Good Design Award.
Modi said Khadi’s growing popularity was benefiting the artisans whose skills and work sustain such products. He urged people to support Vocal for Local by choosing products made by local artisans.
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