Handicrafts

Northern Regional Office Holds Seminar of Empanelled Designers to Strengthen Design & Technology Scheme

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September 2, 2026

New Delhi, September 2, 2026: The Northern Regional Office of the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, organised a Seminar of Empanelled Designers at Rajiv Gandhi Handicrafts Bhawan, New Delhi, to identify field-level challenges faced by artisans and explore innovative, design-led models for enhancing the income of cluster-level artisans.…
Operationalisation Of NEHHDC’s Integrated Textile Park, “Eri Silk Spinning Mill At Kharua, Mushalpur, Baksa

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January 2, 2025

Thursday, 2 Jan 2025 : The North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation Limited (NEHHDC) has operationalised its production facility, the “ERI Silk Spinning Mill,” at the Integrated Textile Park in Kharua, Mushalpur, Baksa (Assam) with a project cost of ₹14.92 crore, sanctioned by the North Eastern Council (NEC) under its Schemes. The largest Eri…
Assam CM Flags Textile Industry’s Role in Migrant Labour Influx

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January 2, 2025

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has voiced serious concerns about the incentivization of illegal migration from Bangladesh by certain textile industry owners in India. Addressing the issue, Sarma highlighted that these practices, driven by the demand for cheaper labor, are contributing to the ongoing demographic and socio-economic challenges in Assam and other northeastern states.…
World Crafts Forum 2024 started in New Delhi, Celebrating 60 years of Craft Heritage!

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November 22, 2024

The World Crafts Forum 2024 started in New Delhi with great success, celebrating 60 years of the World Crafts Council. Held at the National Crafts Museum and Hastkala Academy, the event focuses on collaboration, sustainability, and innovation in the crafts sector. The day began with a roundtable on crafts and sustainability, discussing how crafts support…
Hon’ble Minister of Textiles Inaugurates Craft Tourism Village and Common Facility Centre in Prayagraj

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September 13, 2024

On 13th September 2024, Shri Giriraj Singh, Hon’ble Minister of Textiles, Government of India, inaugurated the Craft Tourism Village in Mahewa, Naini, Prayagraj, and the Common Facility Centre (CFC) for Terracotta Craft in Phaphamau, Prayagraj. The event marked a significant step towards promoting traditional handicrafts and providing a boost to artisans in Uttar Pradesh. The…
Smoking is Falling, but Cancer is Soaring: Experts Explain Why

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July 10, 2024

Key Points: Understanding the Surge in Cancer Cases: Legacy of Smoking: Lung cancer researcher Dr. Rob Hynds from University College London explains that the rise in cancer cases, despite fewer smokers, can be attributed to several factors. One primary reason is that individuals who quit smoking decades ago still face a heightened risk of developing…
Ministry of Textiles & DC Handicrafts, The Team Behind the Success of Bharat Tex 2024

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March 1, 2024

Bharat Tex 2024, the landmark event dedicated to showcasing the rich tapestry of Indian handlooms and handicrafts, concluded on a triumphant note, leaving a lasting impression on artisans, buyers, and enthusiasts alike. Spearheaded by the Development Commissioner Handicrafts (DCH), Ms. Amrit Raj, and her team, the event was hailed as a monumental success, drawing attention…
$PM Modi Inaugurates Bharat Tex 2024: A Landmark Event in India’s Textile Industry$

PM Modi Inaugurates Bharat Tex 2024: A Landmark Event in India’s Textile Industry

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February 27, 2024

PM Modi Inaugurates Bharat Tex 2024: A Landmark Event in India’s Textile Industry
Tradition Meets Modernity at ‘Artisans Towards Fashion’ Show in Guwahati

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February 24, 2024

On February 24, 2024, Guwahati’s Vivanta played host to the ‘Artisans Towards Fashion’ event, a vibrant showcase blending India’s rich cultural heritage with contemporary fashion. Organized by Pratikshya NGO in partnership with the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicraft), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, the event was inaugurated by Sri Diptanshu Haldar, the Deputy…
5 GI crafts were given GI Authorized User Certificate by the Prime Minister in Karkhiyav

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February 23, 2024

In a historic event at Karkhiyav, the Honorable Prime Minister awarded GI Authorized User Certificates to the artisans of five distinguished Geographical Indication (GI) crafts. This marks a significant milestone as it is the first occasion since the GI law’s introduction in India in 2003 that such recognition has been personally bestowed by a Prime…