The Ministry of Textiles convened its inaugural Coordination Committee Meeting of Textile Research Associations (TRAs) at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, under the guidance of Union Minister Shri Giriraj Singh and chaired by Secretary (Textiles) Smt. Neelam Shami Rao. The meeting marks a significant initiative to enhance coordination, outcome orientation, and…
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Cluster-Based Push for NE Handicrafts Led by Jyotiraditya Scindia
Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, participated in a high-level task force meeting on handlooms and handicrafts in Nagaland on 19 December 2025. Convened by Chief Minister Shri Neiphiu Rio, the meeting also included ministers and senior officials from Assam, Mizoram, Manipur,…
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India–Oman Free Trade Pact Unlocks New Opportunities
The India–Oman Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is set to unlock significant opportunities across key sectors including textiles, food processing, automobiles, gems and jewellery, agrochemicals, renewable energy, and auto components, said Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, while addressing the India–Oman Business Forum in Muscat on 17 December…
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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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Khelo India University Games 2025 Begin in Rajasthan Tomorrow
The fifth edition of the Khelo India University Games (KIUG) is set to begin in Rajasthan tomorrow, marking a new milestone for India’s rapidly evolving university sports ecosystem. On the eve of the event, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya praised the dedication and perseverance of…
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IITF 2025: Bharat Mandapam Highlights Small Businesses
The 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) at Bharat Mandapam has turned New Delhi’s exhibition complex into a bustling marketplace where first-generation entrepreneurs, rural artisans and small farmers meet buyers, earn orders and test products for national demand. With over 3,500 participants, the fair—running for 14 days—brings together traditional crafts,…
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PM Modi Launches Gyan Bharatam to Digitise Manuscripts
New Delhi, September 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the International Conference on Gyan Bharatam at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi, marking the launch of a nationwide mission to digitise and preserve India’s vast manuscript heritage. The initiative, announced earlier this month, aims to safeguard more than one crore manuscripts and…