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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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Champions Inclusion at Divya Kala Mela 2025
Delhi Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta delivered a powerful message of inclusion and collective progress while addressing the Delhi edition of Divya Kala Mela 2025 at Kartavya Path on Friday. Emphasising that true national development is impossible without uplifting every section of society, she said Divyang citizens are not separate…
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Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam 2025 in Vijayawadal
Vijayawada, 7 December 2025: The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and Sangeet Natak Akademi, will host the third edition of Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam in Vijayawada on 6 and 7 December 2025. The festival celebrates Telugu music traditions and positions the city as…
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New Khadi of New India Takes Center Stage at IITF 2025
New Khadi, New India: A clear showcase At the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2025, the Khadi India Pavilion in Hall No. 6 has emerged as a major attraction, presenting a modern, market-ready face of Khadi and village industries. The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has assembled 150…
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GeM & UN Women Sign MoU to Boost Women Entrepreneurs
Government e-Marketplace (GeM) and UN Women India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to increase participation of women entrepreneurs—especially those from the informal sector—in India’s public procurement ecosystem. The agreement, signed at GeM’s Jeevan Bharti office in New Delhi, aims to scale the Womaniya initiative and deepen market linkages…
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PM at Sri Sathya Sai Baba Centenary: Message of Seva & Service
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed devotees and dignitaries at the birth centenary celebrations of Sri Sathya Sai Baba in Puttaparthi on November 19, 2025. In a speech blending spirituality and public policy, Mr Modi lauded Baba’s life of selfless service, highlighted the Trust’s social initiatives, and underscored the centrality of…
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8th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2025 Concludes in Dehradun
The 8th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2025 concluded today at the Himalayan Cultural Centre in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, marking the successful culmination of a month-long nationwide campaign focused on nutrition awareness and empowerment. The event highlighted India’s collective commitment to the health and well-being of women, children, and communities, combining local foods,…