New Delhi, November 5: Khadi and Village Industries Commission on Thursday said it has sold nearly 10,000 Diyas or earthen lamps online in less than a month, ahead of Diwali.

KVIC this year, for the first time, launched online sale of Diyas on October 8, "and in less than a month, nearly 10,000 Diyas have already been sold online," it said. Diwali 2020: Prayagraj Potters Expect to Earn More This Year From Sale of Earthen Diyas, Due to Customers Boycotting Chinese Goods.

The sale of Diyas is further rising, with Diwali - the festival of lights - just around the corner. KVIC has launched 8 types of designer Diyas that are priced between Rs 84 and Rs 108 for a set of 12 pieces. KVIC is also offering a discount of 10 per cent on these Diyas.

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