The Karnataka government has unveiled a comprehensive plan to promote khadi products among state government employees, making khadi attire compulsory once a month and announcing a series of incentives and welfare initiatives. The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Dr Shalini Rajneesh, focusing on strengthening the khadi and village industries ecosystem. Male employees may wear khadi shirts, trousers, overcoats and other formal garments, while women employees can choose khadi or khadi silk sarees, churidars and similar formal attire. In another major decision, the Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation (KSIC) will extend a special additional 5 per cent discount on silk sarees and silk products to all state government employees. Officials said the combined measures are aimed at boosting traditional industries, ensuring steady demand for khadi and silk products, and extending tangible welfare benefits to employees.