<h1>Senior minister credits government policies for reviving khadi, blames opposition for neglect after Independence, urges buy khadi</h1> A senior union minister publicly criticized the main opposition party for allegedly neglecting khadi after Independence and credited the current central government with reviving the sector through policy advocacy and programs. He cited increased KVIC turnover figures, distribution of tool kits to artisans, allocation of margin money under a prime ministerial employment scheme, GST rate reductions on numerous items, and marketing and packaging initiatives as measures boosting employment and rural industry. The remarks include political advocacy encouraging citizens to purchase khadi and references to planned long-term national self-reliance goals.