handigarh University’s MBA student Tanish Sharma launched e-commerce platform

Chandigarh University Student Launches ‘The Banjara’ to Take Indian Craft Heritage Global

Chandigarh University’s MBA student Tanish Sharma launched e-commerce platform ‘The Banjara’ to connect Indian artisans with buyers nationwide, promoting heritage crafts and empowering rural communities. Vision behind The Banjara Chandigarh University MBA (Digital Marketing) student Tanish Sharma has founded an e-commerce platform called ‘The Banjara’ to bridge India’s traditional artisans with modern markets.Inspired by Prime…

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PM Vishwakarma’s second airport stall at Chandigarh’s Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport

 PM Vishwakarma Brings Local Craft to the Sky: Second Airport Stall Boosts Artisan Market Access

PM Vishwakarma’s second airport stall at Chandigarh’s Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport gave local artisans high-visibility market access, strengthening “Vocal for Local” and livelihoods. The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises expanded a practical market bridge for traditional artisans when it inaugurated the second operational PM Vishwakarma (PMV) stall at Shaheed Bhagat Singh International…

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Craft x Tech brings global designers to Japan’s artisans, reimagining traditional techniques through contemporary art, collaboration, and experimental design across regions.

Craft x Tech Bridges Japan’s Artisanal Legacy with Contemporary Design

Craft x Tech brings global designers to Japan’s artisans, reimagining traditional techniques through contemporary art, collaboration, and experimental design across regions. Craft x Tech has emerged as a distinctive platform that connects Japan’s artisanal heritage with contemporary art and design, creating collaborations that test the boundaries of both tradition and innovation. Founded by Hideki Yoshimoto…

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Reconnecting Kashmiri Craftsmanship with Global Markets: Jammu & Kashmir International Buyer‑Seller Meet 2026 Concludes Successfully

Reconnecting Kashmiri Craftsmanship with Global Markets: Jammu & Kashmir International Buyer‑Seller Meet 2026 Concludes Successfully

The J&K International Buyer‑Seller Meet 2026 concluded with strong buyer interest, new trade links for artisans, and targeted support for women SHGs and agro‑enterprises. Jammu and Kashmir’s efforts to rebuild export pathways for its artisans and agro‑producers reached a practical milestone as the two‑day Jammu & Kashmir International Buyer‑Seller Meet 2026 wrapped up at SKICC,…

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Rajasthan launched targeted measures to boost MSMEs, artisan markets, startups and electronics manufacturing, cutting approval times and expanding financial and training support.

Rajasthan Unveils Bold Support Package for MSMEs, Artisans and Semiconductor Makers

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced a comprehensive package of reforms and incentives aimed at accelerating growth in the state’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), supporting artisans, and attracting electronics and semiconductor investment. Delivered at a state function marking International MSME Day, the announcements emphasize faster approvals, targeted funding, market linkages and skill support…

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One of Design Craft's younger artisan designers Muskan Khatri.

Kutch Craft Finds a Permanent Mumbai Home

Design Craft’s Mumbai store gives artisan designers from Kutch and Bagalkot a lasting retail address, turning craft, design, and entrepreneurship into a public experience. A New Craft Address The Mumbai outpost was the first retail space for Design Craft outside Kutch, even though the organisation had already established a store at Pragmahal Atelier in Bhuj…

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At Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, NID turned a 17,000 sq. m pavilion into an immersive platform for India’s startups, technology, and global innovation leadership.

NID’s Design Excellence Powers India’s Global Innovation Showcase in France

At Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, NID turned a 17,000 sq. m pavilion into an immersive platform for India’s startups, technology, and global innovation leadership. A Global Stage For India Bharat Innovates 2026 was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron, giving the showcase strong diplomatic and symbolic weight. Union Minister…

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Nishant Madhan’s win in Vogue India x Royal Enfield’s Himalayan Knot Design Prize highlights how Himalayan textiles can inspire sustainable, contemporary design.

The Himalayan Knot Design Prize: Craft, Community, and a Young Designer’s Journey

Nishant Madhan’s win in Vogue India x Royal Enfield’s Himalayan Knot Design Prize highlights how Himalayan textiles can inspire sustainable, contemporary design. A Prize With Purpose The Himalayan Knot Design Prize sits within Royal Enfield Social Mission’s textile conservation programme, which aims to preserve and promote the craft traditions of the Indian Himalayan region. Each…

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