Anti-bacterial fabric will create rural employment and protect environment

• Union Minister for MSME Narayana Rane launched the unique anti-bacterial fabric developed by Kumarappa National Handmade Paper Institute, Jaipur, under Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC).
• The fabric is treated with anti-bacterial agent extracted from cow dung which prevents bacterial growth in the fabric.
• This innovative fabric could be great use in hospitals and other medical facilities.

About the textile:

• The fabric is treated with anti-bacterial agent extracted from cow dung which prevents bacterial growth in the fabric.
• This innovative fabric could be great use in hospitals and other medical facilities.
• KhadiPrakritik Paint is a unique product which can serve the twin objectives of employment generation as well as environment protection.
• It is eco-friendly and cost-effective. He added that his Ministry aims atsetting up KhadiPrakritik Paint units in every part of the country that will give a big boost to government’s rural employment initiatives.