Karnataka govt officers, employees to wear Khadi to work on first Saturday to promote fabric, related products The Karnataka government said the move will help in instilling a sense of respect, unity, national sentiment, Indianness, self-respect and social responsibility towards indigenous products among government officers/employees. They will also be encouraged to wear Khadi on Independence Day, Republic Day and other official events. Khadi clothes to be purchased from the shops of government"All officers and employees will perform their duties wearing Khadi clothes on the first Saturday of every month. Khadi clothes to be purchased from the shops of the government-owned Khadi Village Industries Board," the association said in a release. While the suggested attire for male employees is Khadi shirts, trousers, overcoats and other formal wear, female employees may wear Khadi or Khadi silk sarees, chudidars and other formal outfit.