Ministry of Textiles
The Ministry of Textiles is promoting awareness and pride in the handloom and handicraft sectors through social media campaigns and chaupals across India, particularly in Haryana. Over the past three years, 27 chaupals and a Hiring of Stall program have benefited 731 individuals. The government is implementing various schemes to
Ministry of Textiles
The Ministry of Textiles, through the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), implements the National Handicrafts Development Programme (NHDP) and the Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS) to promote the handicrafts sector. These schemes provide financial assistance and support for skill development, marketing, and infrastructure to artisans. Various training programs,
Women Weavers
The Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, is implementing schemes like the National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP) and the Raw Material Supply Scheme (RMSS) to support handloom weavers, including women. These initiatives provide financial assistance for raw materials, upgraded looms, solar lighting, workshed construction, skill development training, and marketing support.
Handloom Hackathon
The inaugural Handloom Hackathon at IIT Delhi brought together over 400 participants from 250 teams across India, showcasing innovative solutions to modernize the handloom sector. Organized by the Ministry of Textiles, the event emphasized collaboration between government, academia, and industry, focusing on design innovation, market access, and sustainability. Winning solutions
Know Your Weaves
The Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, has launched the 'Know Your Weaves Campaign 2025', a week-long celebration from August 1st to August 7th, 2025, at the National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy in New Delhi. Inaugurated by Secretary Neelam Shami Rao, the campaign aims to promote awareness
Handloom
The Ministry of Textiles has reported that there are over 35 lakh handloom workers in India, with a significant majority being women. A specific study on the income and working conditions of women in this sector has not been conducted by the government, but independent evaluations indicate that interventions have
Handloom Industry
The 4th All India Handloom Census (2019-20) reveals that there are 31.45 lakh households and 35.22 lakh handloom weavers and allied workers in India. The handloom sector is unorganized, with no direct government employment for weavers. The Ministry of Textiles is implementing the National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP)
Handloom Awards
The Ministry of Textiles will confer the prestigious Sant Kabir Handloom Award and National Handloom Awards on August 7, 2025, during the 11th National Handloom Day celebrations. A total of 24 awardees, including 5 Sant Kabir Awards and 19 National Handloom Awards, will be recognized for their significant contributions to
Handloom Hackathon 2025
The Ministry of Textiles has launched the 'Handloom Hackathon 2025', a national competition aimed at fostering innovation in India's handloom sector. Scheduled for August 2-3, 2025, at IIT Delhi, the event will focus on design innovation, sustainability, market access, skill development, and community building. Participants, including