Giant ‘charkha’ unveiled at IGI Airport

Tribune News Service

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New Delhi, July 4 

The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) today unveiled the world's largest ‘charkha’ (spinning wheel) at the terminal three of IGI Airport here.

The idea behind displaying the world’s biggest charkha at the “country’s biggest” airport is to foster an egalitarian society as demonstrated by Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation.

BJP president Amit Shah recalled the role of the charkha, a source of self-reliance, in India's freedom struggle.

“Installation of the iconic charkha at the departure forecourt between gates number four and five would carry forward the legacy of promoting India's rich culture heritage through different artworks at the terminal,” said Shah.

The Khadi and Village Industries Commission is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament.

In his message, the Prime Minister said, “I am sure the charkha will serve to remind travellers at the IGI airport of India's timeless heritage and the values of sustainability and harmony that it stands for.” 

All the existing artworks at the terminal-Mudras, Regal procession, Elephant statues, Surya sculpture, Suryanamaskar and Worli Art, among others-depict and showcase Indian heritage globally.

“Charkha, like the memorial to unknown soldiers, is a memorial to the unknown rural masses, who heard the call of the Father of the Nation and took to the demonstrated ways of self-reliance and dignity of labour,” said VK Sharma, KVIC Chairman.