Odisha: National Conference charts roadmap for revitalising India’s handloom and handicrafts sectors
The conference witnessed active participation from representatives of all states and Union Territories.
The conference witnessed active participation from representatives of all states and Union Territories.
The two-day event aims to empower artisans, promote India’s craft economy, and strengthen the handloom and handicraft sectors through knowledge sharing, innovation, market linkages, and collaboration among states.
Emphasising the cultural, economic and national significance of India’s handloom tradition, Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar on Thursday said the sector is not merely about textiles, but a reflection of civilizational continuity and self-reliance.
Her appeal came during Vastra Katha 2025, an event organised to mark National Handloom Day at the Ashoka Hotel in New Delhi.
The Three-day Teej Mahotsav, to be held here at Dilli Haat, Pitampura from July 25 to 27, 2025, will host a blend of cultural and recreational activities, bringing the families together on the festive occasion.
The government has announced that the stipend will be increased from the existing Rs 400 per month to Rs 2,000 per month for students undergoing training in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd years.
The Begampur handloom weavers are quite happy with their earnings as they celebrate akal Viswakarma (untimely Viswakarma). Usually Viswakarma Puja is celebrated in the month of August.
Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh will inaugurate the new permanent campus of the Indian Institute of Handloom Technology (IIHT) Fulia in West Bengal on Saturday.
Among the traditional handlooms in Bengal, Begumpur handloom, Santipur handloom, and Dhaniakhali handloom sarees have earned worldwide recognition.
Rahul Pathrikar, president All India Handloom Society inaugurated the recently-renovated Handloom House at Dakshinapan Market complex this afternoon.
