New Delhi, December 24: India’s vibrant handloom traditions are taking center stage at the ongoing Exclusive Handloom Expo – Saree Festival, being held at Handloom Haat, Janpath, New Delhi. Organized by the National Handloom Development Corporation (NHDC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Textiles, the exhibition runs from December 20,…
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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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President Murmu Presents National Handicrafts Awards
New Delhi, December 9, 2025: President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Handicrafts Awards for 2023 and 2024, celebrating master craftspersons and designers for preserving India’s living craft traditions while pointing to new pathways for entrepreneurship and sustainability. Recognising craft, livelihoods and cultural continuity At a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhavan,…
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India, Georgia Boost Cooperation in Silk & Textile Trade
India has taken a significant step toward expanding its textile diplomacy with a high-level delegation concluding a multi-sectoral engagement in Georgia from 17–21 November 2025. Led by Shri P. Sivakumar, Member Secretary of the Central Silk Board (CSB) and Secretary General of the International Sericultural Commission (ISC), the visit focused…
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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…
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Ministry of Textiles Hosts Cyber Security Awareness Session
The Ministry of Textiles organized a Cyber Security Awareness Session at Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi, as part of the Government of India’s ongoing Special Campaign 5.0. This initiative aims to enhance cyber hygiene, digital resilience, and governance excellence across all affiliated offices. The hybrid session enabled broad participation, with 25–30…
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Textiles Ministry Launches Swachhta Hi Seva 2025 Campaign
The Ministry of Textiles has officially launched the Swachhta Hi Seva (SHS) 2025 Campaign, a nationwide initiative aimed at promoting cleanliness, hygiene, and civic responsibility. The campaign, observed across all organizations under the Ministry, runs from 17th September to 2nd October 2025, highlighting community participation and collective action. ‘Swachhotsav’ Theme…