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National Conference on Handlooms & Handicrafts in Bhubaneswar

Official Press

30 Oct 2025

The Ministry of Textiles will host a National Conference on Handlooms & Handicrafts in Bhubaneswar, Odisha from October 31 to November 1, 2025. The conference aims to address the opportunities and challenges in the handmade sector and discuss a new government scheme aimed at enhancing governance and engagement with states. Key officials, including the Chief Secretary of Odisha and the Secretary of the Ministry of Textiles, will participate in the event, which seeks to foster collaboration among stakeholders and improve benefits for artisans and weavers.

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