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July 14, 2026 12:03 PM

PM Modi gifted traditional handicrafts to New Zealand Prime Minister during his two-day visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to New Zealand, gifted a Dhokra tree of life sculpture from Bastar and an Uttarakhandi Cap, or Traditional Pahari Cap, to his counterpart Christopher Luxon. The Pahari Cap is a distinctive symbol of Uttarakhand's rich cultural heritage and Himalayan identity, handcrafted from high-quality wool, the cap showcases traditional textile artistry through its vibrant woven band. It is widely worn during festivals, religious ceremonies, weddings, and commu...

July 14, 2026 11:57 AM

PM Modi presented handicrafts, vinyl record and coffee to Australian leaders during his three-day visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his recent visit to Australia, presented a Dhokra boat sculpture, Premium Indian coffee and a vinyl record of the music band 'Colonial Cousins' to his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese. The tribal Dhokra boat sculpture is crafted through the ancient lost-wax casting technique. This Dhokra sculpture depicts a traditional boat carrying tribal men and women, symbolising unity, cooperation, and collective progress. The Indian Premium Coffee Box showcases ...

July 14, 2026 11:54 AM

PM Modi presented rare tea, handicrafts, decoratives to Indonesian President during his three-day visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Indonesia, presented rare tea, Indian handicrafts and decoratives to President Prabowo Subianto, representing the artistic elegance of India. Manohari Gold Tea, presented to President Prabowo is one of India's finest speciality teas, which showcases the rich tea heritage and craftsmanship of Assam. Made exclusively from the tender buds of the P126 tea clone, it is hand-plucked, hand-rolled, and naturally sun-dried during the second flush season ...

December 28, 2025 10:31 AM

State to strengthen handloom, handicraft sector through branding and outreach :MP CM

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has issued detailed directives to enhance the visibility and sales of Madhya Pradesh’s handloom and handicraft products, with a focus on preserving cultural heritage, empowering artisans and strengthening the rural economy. Chairing a high-level review meeting of the Department of Cottage and Village Industries on Saturday, the Chief Minister stressed the need to showcase products of state-owned brands such as Mrignayani, Vindhya Valley, Kabira and Prakrit at MP Tou...

September 25, 2025 2:54 PM

Invest in India, Invest in Uttar Pradesh: PM Modi at UP International Trade Show 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show 2025 (UPITS-2025) in Greater Noida, emphasising India’s growth trajectory, reforms, and the need for self-reliance in research, manufacturing, and trade. Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister underscored the importance of research, stating, “Investment in this domain must increase manifold. Private investment in research is now imperative, and we must create a comprehensive ecosystem for i...

September 5, 2025 12:37 PM

GST reforms to help textiles sector reach $350 billion by 2030: Govt

The next-generation GST reforms mark a historic leap forward for India’s textile sector, serving as a catalyst for the country’s journey towards becoming a $350 billion textile economy by 2030, the government has said. The Ministry of Textiles reaffirmed its commitment to work closely with industry stakeholders, exporters, artisans, and entrepreneurs to ensure the smooth implementation of these reforms. According to the ministry, the landmark measures are expected to reduce costs, remove s...

July 3, 2025 8:50 PM

PM Modi presents handcrafted Indian artefacts to Ghanaian leaders on historic visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrapped up his two-day visit to Ghana on Thursday by gifting handcrafted artefacts to the country’s top leaders, underlining India’s rich craft traditions and centuries-old artisanal legacy. The Prime Minister gifted Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama a pair of Bidriware vases from Bidar, Karnataka. Crafted by skilled artisans using a centuries-old technique, the vases feature a zinc-copper alloy base with a distinctive black finish and fine silver inlay. En...