handloom sector

August 10, 2026 11:13 PM

National Handloom Designers’ Conclave 2026 highlights design-led innovation to boost India’s handloom sector

The National Handloom Designers’ Conclave 2026 brought together policymakers, designers, textile experts, academicians, master weavers and industry stakeholders in the national capital on Monday to discuss ways to strengthen India’s handloom sector through design innovation and market-oriented product development. Organised by the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre, the conclave focused on enhancing the value, co...

August 2, 2026 2:29 PM

Handloom Hackathon 2.0 concludes at IIT Delhi, showcases technology-driven innovations for India’s handloom sector

The second edition of Handloom Hackathon 2.0 – "Weaving Innovations" concluded successfully at the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), IIT Delhi, with the Ministry of Textiles highlighting the role of technology, sustainability and institutional partnerships in strengthening India's handloom ecosystem. Organised in collaboration with Textiles Ministry, the hackathon attracted more than 2,500 participants, with 280 participants representing the top 100 shortlisted teams fr...

August 7, 2025 1:29 PM

On 11th National Handloom Day, India vows to protect its weaving traditions

The Indian handloom industry is one of the oldest and most vibrant cottage industries globally. With a legacy dating back thousands of years, it reflects India’s rich culture and skilled craftsmanship. Indian weavers have long been known for their expertise in hand-spinning, weaving and printing skills. They are located in small towns and villages across the country, where skills are passed down to the next generations. From Swadeshi to Self-Reliance The handloom sector played a vital rol...

August 6, 2025 3:06 PM

Giriraj Singh launches book on carbon footprint in Indian handloom sector

Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh on Wednesday unveiled a book titled “Carbon Footprint Assessment in the Indian Handloom Sector: Methods and Case Studies”, marking a significant step toward promoting sustainability in country's traditional handloom industry. The publication, jointly developed by the Office of the Development Commissioner for Handlooms under the Ministry of Textiles and the Department of Textiles & Fibre Engineering, IIT Delhi, provides practical methodologies fo...