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 ...

July 18, 2025 1:52 PM

I&B Secretary urges AI startups to embrace India’s linguistic diversity, develop tools to bridge language gaps

Information & Broadcasting Secretary Sanjay Jaju on Thursday urged AI startups to create homegrown, scalable solutions that reflect India’s rich linguistic and cultural diversity. Speaking at a meeting with incubators and startups at T-Hub in Hyderabad, Jaju encouraged them to take part in the ‘Kalaa Setu’ and ‘Bhasha Setu’ challenges. These are part of the WaveX Startup Accelerator Platform launched by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting. These initiatives, Jaju said,...

February 19, 2025 2:45 PM

India Strengthens Media Ties with UAE Ahead of Global Entertainment Summit

A high-level Indian delegation, led by Information and Broadcasting Secretary Shri Sanjay Jaju and Prasar Bharati CEO Gaurav Dwivedi, arrived in the UAE this week to bolster media partnerships ahead of the inaugural World Audio-Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025), set to take place in Mumbai this May. During their visit, the delegation conducted a series of strategic meetings with key UAE media stakeholders in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. In Dubai Media City, Secretary Jaju and his team met ...