Swadesh Enterprises, Bangalore
2011. Swadeshi is the only company in Karnataka to obtain permission from ‘Khadi Bhandar Sabarmati’, Gujarat to manufacture Charkhas (spinning wheel).
Sri Charan Bhaskarachar started the venture 3 years ago. The Bangalore based company has the production unit in Banavara, Chikmagalur district.
Swadeshi employs 25 people and crafts a range of 6 models of miniature charkhas.
Demand and sales are as mementos at public functions and exports worldwide through consulates and embassies.