August 13, 2026 9:43 AM

Giriraj Singh inaugurates IIHT SUTRA 2026, three MoUs signed to strengthen handloom education

Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh on Wednesday inaugurated IIHT SUTRA 2026, the first national conclave of the Indian Institutes of Handloom Technology (IIHTs), aimed at strengthening technical education, research, innovation and industry collaboration in the handloom sector. The conclave, organised by the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi, brought together policymakers, academics, industry represen...