
Textile Minister’s Visit to New Delhi’s Craft Complex: A Global Gateway for Indian Artisans? Can This Craft Complex Revolutionize India’s Handicraft Industry? The International Craft Complex in Vasantkunj, New Delhi, is on the verge of becoming a transformative platform for India’s indigenous artisans. During his visit, Textile Minister Shri Giriraj Singh highlighted the facility’s potential…

On the auspicious occasion of celebrating Handloom Week, the Hon’ble Minister of Textiles, Government of India, Shri Giriraj Singh, along with the esteemed presence of Shri Pabitra Margherita, Hon’ble Minister of State for Textiles, Government of India, inaugurated the Textile Gallery II on 08 August 2024 at 07:30 PM at the National Crafts Museum &…

On August 8, 2024, the Hon’ble Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh, inaugurated the new Textile Gallery at the National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy. This event was part of the ‘100 Days program’ for FY 2024-25, an initiative aimed at preserving and promoting India’s rich cultural heritage. Dignitaries in Attendance The inaugural ceremony witnessed…

On August 7, 2024, the Government of Assam celebrated the 10th National Handloom Day with an event at the Assam Administrative Staff College in Khanapara, Guwahati. The ceremony recognized the immense contributions of weaver artisans to the handloom sector, highlighting their dedication and skill in preserving and promoting this integral part of Assamese culture. Honouring…

On August 7, 2024, the 10th National Handloom Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm and pride at the Bihutoli Auditorium in Morigaon. The event, which began at 11:00 a.m., brought together thousands of handloom weavers and distinguished dignitaries, highlighting the rich cultural heritage and the significant contributions of the handloom sector. Distinguished Guests and Dignitaries…

In July 2015, the Union Government declared August 7th as National Handloom Day to raise awareness about the significance of the handloom industry in the nation’s socioeconomic development. This date commemorates the Swadeshi Movement, initiated on August 7, 1905, at Calcutta Town Hall in response to the British Government’s partition of Bengal. The movement aimed…

Dimapur, Nagaland – The much-anticipated Gandhi Shilpa Bazar was inaugurated today at the Urban Haat, Rajabari, Dimapur, Nagaland. This vibrant event was graced by H. K. Boro, the Regional Director of the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicraft), alongside NHHDC Officials of Dimapur, Abdul Hamid, Deputy Manager of Assam Small Industries Development Corporation (ASIDC), Dr.…

Initiative to Enable Over 500 Beneficiaries for Nurturing Local Talents Assam: 11 July 2024: Dalmia Bharat Foundation (DBF), the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of Dalmia Bharat Ltd. (DBL), India’s leading cement company, has inaugurated a newly constructed cultural stage in a community playground at Arlong Engnar in Chotolanglai, Umrangso. This initiative is aimed at…

What Makes This Event So Significant? The Central Regional Office, Office of the DC (Handicrafts), Lucknow, organized a crucial Regional Level Selection Committee Meeting for the Handicrafts Award-2023 on July 2, 2024, at DHS, Badlapur, Chandmari, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The event was aimed at recognizing exceptional contributions made by artisans in the handicraft sector. The…

India, a land of diverse cultures and traditions, boasts a rich heritage of handicrafts that vary from region to region, each with its unique style and technique. Every province, district, and village in India has a cherished craft tradition. From the terracotta of Bankura and the intricate embroideries of West Bengal to the stone sculptures…

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