New Delhi, March 21, 2022: According to the Handloom Census 2019-20, about 35,22,512 Handloom workers were employed across the country, out of which 25,46,285 were Women workers with a share of 72.29% of the total handloom workers. In addition, there are around 16,87,534 Women Handicraft artisans registered with Office of Development Commissioner (Handicrafts). The figures […]
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Centre to set up 10 more Handloom Design Resource Centres
New Delhi, August 19, 2021:10 more Design Resource Centres (DRCs) are in the process of being set up by National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) at Weavers’ Service Centres (WSCs) of Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kannur, Indore, Nagpur, Meerut, Bhagalpur and Panipat with the objective to build and create design-oriented excellence in the Handloom Sector […]
BIBA to promote India Handloom Brand garments!
BIBA, a premium ethnic brand has joined hands with the Ministry of Textiles and has launched India Handloom Brand garments at BIBA’s flagship store at Lajpat Nagar, New Delhi today. Speaking at the launch function, the Union Textiles Minister Smriti Zubin Irani said that the Ministry of Textiles is focusing on promoting and reviving Indian […]