Khadi Industries Commission Appoints Fashion Icon Sunil Sethi, as Advisor

The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has appointed Sunil Sethi, a leading personality in the Indian fashion industry, as its advisor. Sethi will advise the Commission on the latest design interventions in the readymade garments segment as well as the promotion of Khadi in India and abroad.

According to a statement of KVIC, Sethi’s appointment is for a period of one year. Earlier, renowned fashion designer Ritu Beri served as an advisor to KVIC whose term expired recently.

KVIC said that Sethi has over four decades of experience in global merchandising, where he has contributed significantly to the growth of Indian handicrafts, design, and the textile industry, through many innovative and successful initiatives.

As Chairman of the Fashion Design Council of India, which is represented by 400 designers, Sethi has been working to take the Indian fashion industry globally.

“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 capitalize on every opportunity,” KVIC Chairman, Vinai Kumar Saxena said.