Tag archives for National Handloom Day
TN CM urges to wear Khadi once a week
In a bid to promote handloom products, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, K Palaniswami has exhorted the people to wear khadi dresses once a week. Tamil Nadu has about lakh weavers…
National Handloom Day celebrations at Guwahati
Assam for the first time will host the National Handloom Day celebrations displaying handloom products by artisans from the seven north eastern states in Guwahati on August 7. The office…
Textiles Minister Inaugurates The National Workshop
Textiles minister Smriti Zubin Irani inaugurated a two-day long national workshop on ‘Promotion of Unique Textiles and Handicrafts Geographical Indication (GI) and Post-GI Initiatives’ being organised under the aegis of…
‘Handloom Sector Important For Women Empowerment’ – PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on the occasion of second National Handloom Day on August 7 that the growth in the handloom sector would not only ensure employment, but also be…
Smriti Irani Announces Textile Ministry Helpline For Weavers
The textile minister Smriti Irani, on the occasion of second National Handloom Day announced launching a fresh weavers' census and a helpline for weavers. Irani made these announcements during the…
India’s Handloom Export Plunge To Rs.1,500 Cr
The handloom export of India was worth ,240 crore a year ago which has come down to ,500 crore in the fiscal 2015-16, states the annual report of the textile…