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August 13, 2026 9:53 PM

Giriraj Singh to inaugurate ‘Handloom Haat: The Handloom Experience Centre’ at Delhi’s Janpath on August 14

Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh will inaugurate the revamped "Handloom Haat: The Handloom Experience Centre" at Janpath, New Delhi, on August 14, marking a new initiative to create a distinctive destination for experiencing and promoting India’s rich handloom heritage. The re-envisioned centre will bring together heritage, knowledge, contemporary design, enterprise and retail under one roof. It has been designed to showcase India’s handloom ecosystem while giving visitors an opportuni...

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...

August 7, 2026 9:55 AM

PM Modi calls upon people to celebrate National Handloom Day by showcasing India’s rich handloom heritage

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called upon people across the country to celebrate National Handloom Day on August 7 by showcasing India's rich and diverse handloom heritage and promoting indigenous handloom products on social media. In a post on X, the Prime Minister encouraged citizens to share videos featuring their favourite handloom products, including "Get Ready With Me" (GRWM) videos, to popularise India's traditional weaving legacy. "Tomorrow, 7th August is National Handloom D...

July 26, 2026 7:18 PM

PM Modi urges citizens to support handloom and Khadi, says sector preserves India’s cultural heritage and strengthens livelihoods

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called upon citizens to support India's handloom, handicraft and Khadi sectors, saying they not only preserve the country's rich cultural heritage but also provide sustainable livelihoods to millions of weavers and artisans across the country. Addressing the nation during the 136th episode of his monthly radio programme, Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister said, "In just a few days - on the 7th of August - our country will celebrate ‘National Handloom Day�...

May 19, 2026 12:23 PM

Crafting the Future: Kota Doria and Eri Silk Blend to Empower Weavers

A major initiative has been launched to develop a premium textile by blending Rajasthan’s iconic Kota Doria fabric with the famed Eri silk of Northeast India, a move aimed at giving Indian handloom products a stronger identity in global markets while creating new opportunities for artisans and weavers. A delegation led by Union Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Secretary Sanjay Jaju, along with fashion designers and weavers, met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to discuss the ...

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...