New Delhi: The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), functioning under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), continues to play a central role in strengthening India’s traditional Khadi sector through targeted financial assistance, infrastructure support, and aggressive market expansion initiatives. The government has reiterated that the…
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Foreign Missions Explore PM Vishwakarma Haat 2026 at Dilli Haat
New Delhi, 27 January 2026: Foreign Missions from 18 countries visited PM Vishwakarma Haat 2026 at Dilli Haat, INA, today, witnessing India’s rich legacy of traditional craftsmanship and artisan excellence. The visiting dignitaries included Ambassadors, High Commissioners, and senior representatives who were briefed on key initiatives of the Ministry of…
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PM Vishwakarma SRI Fund Beneficiaries to Attend Republic Day 2026
The Ministry of Defence has invited beneficiaries of the PM Vishwakarma Scheme, the Self-Reliant India (SRI) Fund, Khadi Vikas Yojana, and best-performing women artisans under the Mahila Coir Yojana as special guests to witness the Republic Day Parade 2026 at Kartavya Path, New Delhi. A total of 100 PM Vishwakarma…
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NIFT International Conference 2026 Highlights Inclusive Design
The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) successfully concluded its two-day International Conference 2026 in Mumbai, reinforcing India’s leadership in inclusive, sustainable and socially responsive design. The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) concluded the second and final day of the NIFT International Conference 2026 on Friday, January 23, at…
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PM Vishwakarma Haat 2026 Begins in New Delhi
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, is set to host PM Vishwakarma Haat 2026 at Dilli Haat, INA, New Delhi from 18th to 31st January. The exhibition, under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme, will be inaugurated by Union Minister for MSME, Shri Jitan Ram Manjhi,…
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Year-End Review 2025: Social Justice Schemes Empower Millions
The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment concluded 2025 with significant strides toward inclusive growth, touching the lives of millions across India. Through targeted interventions in education, skill development, livelihood creation, rehabilitation and social security, the Department reinforced its commitment to dignity, opportunity and empowerment for Scheduled Castes (SCs), Other…
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PSA Inaugurates Kalanubhaav Exhibition on Rajasthan Crafts
The Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India, Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, on Thursday inaugurated the “Kalanubhaav” exhibition at The Kunj in New Delhi, offering a vibrant showcase of Rajasthan’s rich craft traditions blended with modern design and technology-led innovation. The exhibition highlights how science, technology and design…
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National Handicrafts Week 2025 Wraps with Kamladevi Talk
The celebrations of National Handicrafts Week 2025 concluded in New Delhi with the launch of the first-ever Kamladevi Chattopadhyay Craft Lecture Series, marking a significant moment for India’s craft sector. The inaugural lecture, themed “Handmade for Gen-Next,” was delivered by renowned designer and Padma Bhushan awardee Shri Rajeev Sethi at…
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Giriraj Singh Inaugurates ‘Crafted for the Future’ Exhibition
Union Minister of Textiles Shri Giriraj Singh on Friday inaugurated ‘Crafted for the Future’, a national-level exhibition at the National Craft Museum in New Delhi, underscoring the enduring relevance of India’s traditional crafts in a rapidly changing, sustainability-focused world. The exhibition, organised by the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts)…
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National Handlooms Meet Fuels Viksit Bharat Vision
Bhubaneswar, November 1: The National Conference on Handlooms & Handicrafts 2025 concluded in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, reaffirming India’s vision to reimagine the handmade sector as a key pillar of Viksit Bharat 2047. Organized by the Ministry of Textiles, the two-day conference brought together officials, policymakers, and experts to discuss a unified…