Khadi mall in Purnia likely to be ready by Oct-end this year
Officials said this mall, which will be the third one in Bihar, is expected to be inaugurated by the end of Oct this year. Once operational, it is expected to boost the local economy and provide employment opportunities to people of the region.
As per the official press release, this third Khadi mall is being constructed at Bhatti Chowk in Purnia a, with a total cost of Rs 6.64 crore. This mall will serve as a robust platform for Khadi weavers, artisans, and rural entrepreneurs.
The mall will be a three-storey structure with an area of 14,633 square feet. "Approximately 60 percent of the construction work is completed, and there are plans to open it to the public soon. Construction is progressing rapidly, and preparations are underway to complete it soon," read the press release. A senior official added they are stressing to get it inaugurated this Oct-end.
While this Khadi mall will offer a rich collection of Khadi garments, it will also offer handmade products, village industry-based items, natural cosmetics, herbal products, and artworks by local artisans for sale.
This will not only provide a market for local products but also increase the reach of rural products in urban areas.
Notably, two Khadi malls are already operational in Bihar — one each in Patna and Muzaffarpur. The Purnia Khadi mall is being developed as a model for eastern Bihar, benefiting artisans from neighbouring districts as well.
The state govt's aim is to provide self-employment opportunities to the youth through Khadi malls and to strengthen the branding of Khadi products.
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