In a remarkable example of resilience and integrity, the Avinissery Khadi Village Industries Association has fully repaid a ₹40 lakh interest-free loan provided by actor and Union Minister Suresh Gopi. The fund, which was sanctioned a year ago through a charitable trust named after his late daughter, was instrumental in reviving the unit’s ‘Sliver Plant’ that had been shut down for over six months.
Suresh Gopi took to social media to express his deep satisfaction and pride regarding the development. He noted that the survival of over 1,800 workers was his primary concern when he stepped in to help.
“The satisfaction some moments bring to the heart is beyond words,” the actor shared. “Exactly a year ago, I provided a ₹40 lakh interest-free loan to reopen the Sliver Plant at the Avinissery Khadi unit. My only prayer then was that the livelihood of more than 1,800 workers should not be cut off.”
A Triumph of Hard Work
The actor emphasized that this was more than just a financial transaction. He credited the administrative committee’s vision and the relentless hard work of the employees for the successful turnaround of the institution.
“I bow my head before the determination of those workers who shed their sweat to bring back a collapsing institution,” Suresh Gopi added, congratulating the staff and administration for their sincerity and for honoring their word by repaying the amount on time.
The revival of the Avinissery Khadi unit is seen as a significant boost to the local traditional industrial sector, proving that timely intervention and collective effort can breathe life back into struggling enterprises.
