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Detailed explanation-1: -Nitin Gadkari has become the brand ambassador of Khadi Prakritik Paint made from cow dung.

Detailed explanation-2: -Patna, Nov 30 (PTI) Maithili Thakur, the singing sensation of Bihar known for her contribution to folk music, has been made the brand ambassador for khadi and handicraft of the state, officials said.

Detailed explanation-3: -New Delhi: Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways & MSME Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday launched an innovative new paint – India’s first cow dung paint – developed by Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) at his residence.

Detailed explanation-4: -Apart from being waterproof and washable, the paint contains the natural benefits of cow dung like anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and natural thermal insulation properties. This paint is eco-friendly, non-toxic, odorless and cost-effective.

Detailed explanation-5: -Q. What is ‘Khadi Prakritik’, which was making news recently? Notes: Khadi Prakritik Paint is the first-of-its-kind paint product, which has been developed by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission. It is an eco-friendly, non-toxic paint which is also claimed to have anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties.