SKUAST-K and NIFT Srinagar signed an MoU to drive collaborative research, innovation, and product development for wool, pashmina, and silk in Jammu and Kashmir. SKUAST-K and NIFT Srinagar Sign MoU to Boost Value Addition in J&K’s Fibre Resources Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) and the National Institute of Fashion Technology…
Over 100 women artisans completed a NIFT- RAMP workshop on branding and aesthetic packaging to boost GI and ODOP handmade products from Kashmir. Women Artisans in Kashmir Master Branding and Aesthetic Packaging at NIFT-RAMP Workshop The Handicrafts and Handloom Department, Kashmir, concluded a one-day capacity-building programme with the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Srinagar,…
The MSME-DPIIT MoU will promote India’s GI products through digital marketplaces, quality standardisation, trade expos and the new Bharat GI banner. A New Push for GI Products The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to accelerate the…
NABARD Rajasthan marked National Handloom Day by promoting technology, design, finance and market access to empower rural artisans and strengthen handloom livelihoods. Celebrating India’s Handloom Heritage The NABARD Rajasthan Regional Office celebrated the 12th National Handloom Day under the theme “Empowering Rural Artisans for a Viksit Bharat.” The programme focused on strengthening the handloom and…
Nearly 50 Bastar artisans joined designers to create an eco-friendly Independence Day invitation kit celebrating craft, conservation and inclusive development. A Handmade National Tribute Nearly 50 artisans from Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region joined a team of about 130 craftspeople, designers, students and faculty members to create the 2026 Independence Day “At Home” invitation kit hosted by…
In Panchgani, Devrai Art Village empowers tribal artisans to evolve Dhokra metalwork through shared authorship, innovation and sustainable contemporary design. A Sanctuary for Craft Amid the misty hills, red soil and dense greenery of Panchgani in Maharashtra, Devrai Art Village is creating a new future for India’s traditional metalwork. The collective brings tribal artisans and…
Fayaz Ahmad Wani and Manzoor Ahmad Hajam received the National Handloom Award for preserving Kashmir’s celebrated Chand-Daar Kani Shawl tradition. Recognition for Kashmir’s Craftsmanship Two artisans from Kanihama village in Budgam district have brought national recognition to Jammu and Kashmir’s centuries-old handloom heritage. Fayaz Ahmad Wani and Manzoor Ahmad Hajam received the prestigious National Handloom…
The GI & Beyond 2.0 Summit connected Indian artisans, buyers and policymakers to expand global opportunities for GI-tagged handloom and handicraft products. A Strategic Platform for GI Products The Ministry of Textiles successfully hosted the GI & Beyond 2.0 Summit on 5 August 2026 at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi. The Office…
Handloom Hackathon 2.0 concluded at IIT Delhi, showcasing tech-driven innovations for loom modernisation, sustainability, market access, and weaver livelihoods across India. Handloom Hackathon 2.0 Concludes at IIT Delhi: Technology Meets Tradition to Transform India’s Handloom Sector The second edition of the Handloom Hackathon 2.0 – “Weaving Innovations” has successfully concluded at the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer…
