Rajasthan Education Minister Madan Dilawar announced a ban on purchasing goods manufactured abroad for officers and employees of the state’s Education department, Panchayati Raj department, and Sanskrit Education department.
Dilawar said that strict action will be taken against those defaulting on the ban, and the payment for such goods will be recovered from them. He claimed that this move will increase the use of indigenous goods and have a “positive” impact on the economy. However, any item manufactured only abroad and “essential” for the departments would be purchased after ministerial approval.
The information was shared by the minister through a video from his social media account on Wednesday.
He emphasised that the initiative aims to realise Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Make in India vision, while urging people to use indigenous products during Rakshabandhan. “This holy festival will not only bring joy to your home but also make thousands of Indian families self-reliant,” he said.
The minister alleged that many foreign countries, including China, earn profits by selling their products in India but use that money to “help” Pakistan, naming Operation Sindoor as an example.
Stating that Indians use foreign products daily, from shaving blades to toothpaste, Dilwar urged both government departments and the general public to participate in the campaign.
