Kottayam (Kerala), Union Minister George Kurien on Sunday urged people to buy Karthumbi umbrellas made by tribal women of Attappady in the state, soon after Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned it in his "Mann Ki Baat" radio address .
During his address, the PM said that these colorful umbrellas made by the tribal sisters of Kerala are very spectacular and their demand is increasing across the country.
After watching "Mann Ki Baat" at a local resident's house in his home village Kanakkari here, Kurien said Modi's reference to the Karthumbi umbrella shows his special interest in the southern state.
"Karthumbi umbrellas are made by our tribal sisters of Attappady. I think everyone should buy an umbrella to help our tribal sisters," she told reporters.
The Minister of State for Fisheries watched PM's "Mann Ki Baat" along with other BJP workers.
Earlier in his address, Modi said that these umbrellas have been made under the supervision of 'Vattalakki Cooperative Farming Society'.
He said, this society is led by our women power.
He said, "The women-led tribal community of Attappady has set a wonderful example of entrepreneurship. The society has also set up a bamboo-handicraft unit. They are also now preparing to open a retail outlet and a traditional café." Are." ,
The PM further said that their aim is not only to sell their umbrellas and other products but also to introduce the world to their tradition and culture.
"Today Karthumbi Chattris has completed its journey from a small village in Kerala to a multinational company. What could be a better example of being vocal for local?" Modi added.
During his address, the PM said that these colorful umbrellas made by the tribal sisters of Kerala are very spectacular and their demand is increasing across the country.
After watching "Mann Ki Baat" at a local resident's house in his home village Kanakkari here, Kurien said Modi's reference to the Karthumbi umbrella shows his special interest in the southern state.
"Karthumbi umbrellas are made by our tribal sisters of Attappady. I think everyone should buy an umbrella to help our tribal sisters," she told reporters.
The Minister of State for Fisheries watched PM's "Mann Ki Baat" along with other BJP workers.
Earlier in his address, Modi said that these umbrellas have been made under the supervision of 'Vattalakki Cooperative Farming Society'.
He said, this society is led by our women power.
He said, "The women-led tribal community of Attappady has set a wonderful example of entrepreneurship. The society has also set up a bamboo-handicraft unit. They are also now preparing to open a retail outlet and a traditional café." Are." ,
The PM further said that their aim is not only to sell their umbrellas and other products but also to introduce the world to their tradition and culture.
"Today Karthumbi Chattris has completed its journey from a small village in Kerala to a multinational company. What could be a better example of being vocal for local?" Modi added.
