The Khadi 5K Run is an initiative to promote and popularize Khadi among youth and the wider community, while bringing together the values of sustainability, fitness, self-reliance and community participation and celebrating India’s rich textile heritage.

The event also resonates with the spirit of Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) by encouraging youth participation, community engagement and responsible citizenship, and with the Fit India Movement by promoting an active and healthy lifestyle. 

Event: Khadi Handloom 5K Run

Global Director of Manufacturing, Aquarelle group strategic responsibility for all manufacturing locations in Mauritius, Madagascar and India in driving competitiveness of tomorrow and manufacturing excellence

Manufacturing director, Tropic knits India Leading manufacturing operations

Also oversee Sustainability Strategy and action for Ciel textile -Activate climate response

Currently, I lead Brand Growth at The Bear House, one of India's fastest-growing premium menswear brands. My role spans omnichannel sales, offline expansion, P&L management, marketplace growth, D2C strategy, partner relationships, investor engagement, and long-term business planning. I have worked with Brands like Tommy Hilfiger, Peter England, Louis Philippe, Myntra, Nike and Raymond's.

Over the years, I have worked across leading fashion brands and developed expertise in:

Dr. Tarun Agrawal is an Associate Professor (Docent) in the Division of Supply and Operations Management at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden. His research focuses on digital transformation in supply chains and production logistics, particularly in the areas of traceability, supply chain visibility, sustainability, and circular economy applications. His work integrates emerging technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, RFID, and IoT to enhance transparency, collaboration, and decision-making across complex global supply networks.

Md Jawed Akhtar is an alumnus of NIFT Hyderabad and the Co-Founder & CEO of Jaza Software, a B2B SaaS company focused on apparel and labour-intensive manufacturing. His career brings together fashion technology, hands-on manufacturing experience and entrepreneurship.