Gandhism has become very popular and its most of the credit goes to Munnabhai (the movie) and it won’t be wrong to say that what Munnabhai has done to Gandhigiri, modernization has done that to Khadi. Khadi is no longer considered to be the prerogative of a select few politicians. Nor does it have the same old drab look. These days it is not hard to see the models wearing swanky Khadi apparels walking up and down the ramps. To introduce modem designs and styles in Khadi fabrics and garments, the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has developed linkages with National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmadabad and National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), New Delhi. A number of designs have been developed by NID experts in consultation with KVIC and major Khadi producing institutions. Training programmes are also being conducted by NIFT involving the fabricators and tailors of Khadi Gramodyog Bhavan, New Delhi. Fashion shows are regularly being organized to project the new Khadi designs and apparels and other main objective is to change the mindset of prospective, buyers.

Khadi and charkha are inseparable and it reminds you of the father of the nation at first instance. As we know, spinning of the thread on charkha precedes the weaving of khadi. The charkha became a weapon towards achieving Independence during Non-cooperation Movement. Gandhiji said, ‘In my dream, in my sleep, while eating, I think of spinning wheel. The spinning wheel is my sword. To me it is the symbol of India's liberty.’ KVIC has been working relentlessly to promote khadi and charkha since its inception. It has taken a number of steps to modernize charkha and other implements. It has traversed a long way from the traditional charkha to e-charkha. The e-charkha has been developed by Shri Hiremath, a Bangalore based engineer. E-charkha has a maintenance free lead acid battery fixed at the bottom, which functions as an inverter. In this system, the battery is charged when the charkha is being used which can store and supply power to light up a small LED based home-light. The battery provides electricity to power a small transistor radio also. Spinning the e-charkha for about two hours gives backup power for about six to seven hours of basic lighting and playing radio.

The additional requirements of funds over and above the financial assistance provided by the Government of India, to meet the cost of Work shed could be contributed by Khadi Institutions without insisting on any contribution from the beneficiaries. In case of individual Work sheds, the khadi institutions can also release the additional funds assessed for construction or work shed out of the accumulations in Artisans Welfare Function lying to the credit of the beneficiary with State Level Artisan Welfare Fund Trust. The financial assistance to be provided by the Government will go to the institutions which will be responsible for the construction of work-sheds (either directly or under their supervision). Keeping Gandhiji’s vision in mind, KVIC has chartered the path of providing employment to our teeming millions through various programmes.