Lucknow, June 21: With an aim to promote use of Khadi, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided that school uniforms in government schools will now be made of this indigenous fabric. On Thursday, the Yogi Adityanath-led government in the state introduced Khadi school uniforms on a pilot basis in some districts to promote it among children, the state's basic education minister informed.

According to reports, the uniform for boys in government schools is dark brown trousers and pink shirts, while for the girls it is dark brown skirts and pink tops. The collars will be brown for both boys and girls. Anupma Jaiswal, Minister of State (Independent Charge) Basic Education told reporters in Lucknow that in the pilot phase, the project will be implemented in one block each in the four districts of the state including Bahraich from the academic session beginning in July.  Yogi Adityanath Government to Issue Press Releases in Sanskrit.

"In order to promote Khadi, and also enable the children to know its importance, the state government has decided to introduce Khadi school uniforms in primary schools (classes 1 to 5) in the state on a pilot project basis,"Jaiswal said.

Jaiswal further added saying that as per the results, the pilot project will be replicated across the state and said that Khadi was a sturdy fabric that was low on maintenance and, therefore, ideal for school uniforms.

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