Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has announced the onboarding of Sunil Sethi, a fashion industry veteran, as its advisor for a period of 12 months.
Sunil will play a crucial role in advising KVIC on the latest design interventions for readymade garments and the promotion of Khadi in India and globally.
His appointment was preceded by ace Indian designer Ritu Beri, whose term as an advisor expired recently.
With over 4 decades of experience in global merchandising, Sunil has been instrumental in contributing to the significant growth of Indian handicrafts, textiles and design through innovations and myriad initiatives.
As the current Chairman of the Fashion Design Council of India, he has been working on elevating the level of the Indian fashion industry to a global one.
Additionally, he has previously served advisory positions in Government bodies like the National Crafts Museum, the Handicrafts and Handlooms Export Corporation (HHEC), the Hastkala Academy and the textile ministry.
And, he was also on the board of governors of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT).
“Sustainable growth of Khadi in the fashion industry, both locally and internationally, is the key idea behind the appointment. KVIC has already marked its advent on the global platform and from here on we must capitalise on every opportunity. Khadi artisans are capable of producing the finest quality and the most unique fabric in the world and with the newest design innovations, Khadi can be a favourite of a vast global consumer segment,” Vinai Kumar Saxena, Chairman, KVIC, commented on the onboarding of such an honourable personality to the commission.
