Business
KKGSS's annual turnover is about Rs.1.5 crore ($375,000). The major customers of KKGSS are politicians and people associated with politics. This is because Khadi symbolised self-reliance during the Indian independence movement and was worn by Mahatma Gandhi and other leaders. In the year 2007, KKGSS has sold flags worth Rs.60 lakhs ($150,000).
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