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An initiative to revive handloom and handicraft Industry by J&K
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An initiative to revive handloom and handicraft Industry by J&K

Government has finally agreed to support the handloom and handicraft industry of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). Mehbooba Mufti, Jammu & Kashmir chief minister has guaranteed to work for the betterment and growth of the sector to Nizamududdin Bhat, Vice Chairman, Handloom and Handicraft Development Corporations (HHDC). The handloom and handicraft industry has faced a lot […]

MSKVIB launches MahaKhadi Yatra to attract Youngsters
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MSKVIB launches MahaKhadi Yatra to attract Youngsters

To revive the rural and village industries, Khadi has been renamed as ‘MahaKhadi’ by the Maharashtra State Khadi and Village Industries Board (MSKVIB) to make the specific handloom industry a peoples’ movement once again and inspire the sector through new marketing tactics. The board recently launched a ‘MahaKhadi Yatra’ (March) from Mumbai to take khadi […]

Economic empowerment for Manipur Women
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Economic empowerment for Manipuri Women

Although Weaving is a favourite hobby of almost all Manipuri women as they create world class garments, unfortunately, the women artisans of the state have not yet got their dues in respect of their wages. However, things are changing fast. Now, Manipuri women will not only create best of fabrics on their handlooms but will […]

Telangana Associates with NIFT to Protect Handloom Industry
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Telangana Associates with NIFT To Protect Handloom Industry

Government of Telangana to get associated with the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) to bring out new designs to appeal to a wider range of people, a step towards protecting the handloom industry, collector Prashanth Jeevan Patil said at the inaugural function of textile exhibition. Patil urged people to patronise handloom products and promote […]

Textile Minister Opines For IP Protection To Handloom Weavers
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Textile Minister Opines for IP Protection to Handloom Weavers

There’s a need to introduce intellectual property (IP) protection for handloom weavers of India, textiles minister Smriti Irani opined at a handloom conference recently held in New Delhi. She also said that handloom is the country’s legacy and its potential needs to be positioned and acknowledged not only domestically, but also globally. At the Creating […]

IWearHandloom Campaign Launched By Irani
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IWearHandloom Campaign Launched By Irani

IWearHandloom campaign launched by textiles minister Smriti Irani on social media will continue till August seven, which is observed as National Handlooms Day. The #IWearHandloom campaign has been launched on social networking sites to popularise handloom-made cloth and support the weaver community. “#IWearHandloom is a campaign to show support to a community which weaves the […]

Herbal Sari
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Handwoven Herbal Sari By Jute Weavers Association

Anakaputhur Jute Weavers’ Association which has been known for using innovative methods has recently launched handwoven ‘herbal’ sari. The unique sari is spun with cotton yarn, which is dyed with natural colours and is immersed into a liquid paste made of tulsi, neem and turmeric. The medicinal properties of these plants act as remedy for […]

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Urge For An Exclusive Bank To Cater To Needs Of Weavers

To revive the handloom industry and protect the interests of weavers, the Weavers’ Protection Committee has urged the government to take step for establishing an exclusive bank to cater to their needs. Yemmiganur and Adoni towns were predominantly inhabited by weaver families and they are leading a miserable life since the collapse of the cottage […]

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Schemes for Promotion of Handloom Industry

Ministry of Textiles through the office of the Development Commissioner for Handlooms has been implementing the following schemes for the development of handlooms and welfare of weavers in the country, including those of Maharashtra. The schemes are –  1) National Handloom Development Programme            i) Comprehensive Handloom Development Scheme           ii) Revival, […]