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Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, along with other officials, participated in a high-level meeting focused on cluster-based development of handlooms and handicrafts in North-East India. The discussions, led by Nagaland's Chief Minister, emphasized strengthening the value chain to boost artisans' incomes. Key strategies include skill upgrades, sustainable practices,
Handlooms
The National Conference on Handlooms & Handicrafts 2025 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, focused on enhancing India's handmade sector through design innovation, digital empowerment, and cooperative federalism. Key discussions included the need for balancing traditional craftsmanship with modern tools, promoting sustainable practices, and establishing a National Traditional Textile Mission. The
Handlooms
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.
GST reforms
The recent GST reforms in Assam, which include a 5% tax on tea, handlooms, and tourism, are expected to significantly benefit various sectors of the state's economy. Consumers will save approximately 11% on tea, while handloom weavers and the tourism sector will also see price reductions, enhancing competitiveness
Northeast India
Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia emphasized the Northeast's potential to lead India's sustainable fashion sector during a high-level task force meeting on handlooms and handicrafts. The meeting, chaired by Nagaland's Chief Minister, focused on revitalizing the sector through technology, market access, and skill development.