Notice to 222 firms on using khadi mark without registration
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has sent legal notices to 222 firms in past 2.5 years for allegedly selling products with 'khadi mark' without registration. It has asked entities not to use terms such as 'handwoven' and 'handspun' without its prior permission. KVIC earlier sought â¹525 crore in damages from Fabindia for "illegally" selling apparels with 'khadi' tag.