Karnataka Khadi Gramodyoga Samyukta Sangha (KKGSS) (Kannada: ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಖಾದಿ ಗ್ರಾಮೊದ್ಯೋಗ ಸಂಯುಕ್ತ ಸಂಘ) is a manufacturing federation located in the Bengeri area of the city of Hubli in the Karnataka, state of India. It is the only unit in India that is authorised to manufacture and supply the Flag of India as per the guidelines of the Flag Code of India
It is the only centre authorised by Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) which manufactures the tricolour in conformation with the standards laid down by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
The unit was set up with the assistance of KVIC in 2004 and it got BIS certification in 2006.
Prior to it, Dharwad district was in the picture with regard to the national flag as the Khadi Sangha in Garag village in Dharwad taluk produced the cloth required for the national flag.
Another Khadi Sangha which manufactures similar cloth is the Khadi Sangha at Tulasigere in Bagalkot district which now meets the demand from KKGSS.
There are 100 specialist spinners and 100 weavers employed in making the flag.
The cloth needed for the flag is sourced from KKGSS's unit in Bagalkot and divided into three lots, each of the lots to be dyed with one of the three major colors in the Indian flag.
After dyeing, the cloth is cut in the required size and shape and the blue chakra (wheel) with 24 equally spaced spokes is printed on the white cloth.
Finally, the three pieces are stitched together to make the Indian flag.
About 60 Japanese sewing machines are used to maintain precision while stitching.
Some of the critical confirmation criteria include that the width and length of the entire flag should be in the ratio 2:3 and that the chakra needs to be printed on both the sides of the flag with both of these prints perfectly matched, like two hands joined palm to palm.
Each lot shipped is subjected to an inspection by BIS and any issue with a single flag could result in the whole lot being rejected.
The flags are manufactured in nine sizes, with the smallest one being 6 X 4 inches (150 X 100 mm) and the biggest one being 21 X 14 feet (6300 X 4200 mm).
The flag hoisted on Red Fort, Rashtrapathi Bhavan and medium-size government buildings is of the size of 12 ft into 8 ft.
KKGSS's annual turnover is about Rs.1.5 crore ($375,000).The major customers of KKGSS are politicians and people associated with politics. This is because Khadi symbolised self-reliance during the Indian independence movement and was worn by Mahatma Gandhi and other leaders. In the year 2007, KKGSS has sold flags worth Rs.60 lakhs ($150,000).
It is the only centre authorised by Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) which manufactures the tricolour in conformation with the standards laid down by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
The unit was set up with the assistance of KVIC in 2004 and it got BIS certification in 2006.
Prior to it, Dharwad district was in the picture with regard to the national flag as the Khadi Sangha in Garag village in Dharwad taluk produced the cloth required for the national flag.
Another Khadi Sangha which manufactures similar cloth is the Khadi Sangha at Tulasigere in Bagalkot district which now meets the demand from KKGSS.
There are 100 specialist spinners and 100 weavers employed in making the flag.
The cloth needed for the flag is sourced from KKGSS's unit in Bagalkot and divided into three lots, each of the lots to be dyed with one of the three major colors in the Indian flag.
After dyeing, the cloth is cut in the required size and shape and the blue chakra (wheel) with 24 equally spaced spokes is printed on the white cloth.
Finally, the three pieces are stitched together to make the Indian flag.
About 60 Japanese sewing machines are used to maintain precision while stitching.
Some of the critical confirmation criteria include that the width and length of the entire flag should be in the ratio 2:3 and that the chakra needs to be printed on both the sides of the flag with both of these prints perfectly matched, like two hands joined palm to palm.
Each lot shipped is subjected to an inspection by BIS and any issue with a single flag could result in the whole lot being rejected.
The flags are manufactured in nine sizes, with the smallest one being 6 X 4 inches (150 X 100 mm) and the biggest one being 21 X 14 feet (6300 X 4200 mm).
The flag hoisted on Red Fort, Rashtrapathi Bhavan and medium-size government buildings is of the size of 12 ft into 8 ft.
KKGSS's annual turnover is about Rs.1.5 crore ($375,000).The major customers of KKGSS are politicians and people associated with politics. This is because Khadi symbolised self-reliance during the Indian independence movement and was worn by Mahatma Gandhi and other leaders. In the year 2007, KKGSS has sold flags worth Rs.60 lakhs ($150,000).
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