LSalem, Tamil Nadu – The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today inaugurated the new academic block of the Indian Institute of Handloom Technology (IIHT), Salem, emphasizing the importance of preserving and modernizing India’s handloom heritage. Addressing the gathering, he highlighted Salem’s historic, cultural, and economic significance, noting its…
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Post-Budget Textile Consultation Boosts Industry Growth
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Textiles Ministry Drives Research with TRAs Meet
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Govt Launches Tex-RAMPS to Boost Textile Research & Innovation
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