National Handloom Designers' Conclave 2026 summed up in 35 seconds!
Graced by Smt Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary, MoT, in the presence of Dr. M. Beena, Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ms. Amrit Raj, Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Shri. Akhilesh Kumar, DDG, MoT
GI & Beyond 2.0 Summit brings together policymakers, industry leaders, artisans, innovators, and GI stakeholders to strengthen India's Geographical Indication ecosystem and unlock new opportunities for authentic Indian products.
The Summit was inaugurated by Hon'ble Minister of State for External Affairs & Textiles, Shri Pabitra Margherita, in the presence of Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary (T), Dr. M. Beena, DC Handlooms, Smt. Amrit Raj, DC Handicrafts, along with senior officials.
#GIBeyond #GIProducts #Handloom #Handicrafts #VocalForLocal #AtmanirbharBharat @dchandlooms01@handicraftsdc@PmargheritaBJP
Strength is built through discipline; heritage is preserved through dedication.
This 12th National Handloom Day, Indian badminton icon, Saina Nehwal celebrates the skill, perseverance and legacy of our weavers.
When Matthieu Blazy's CHANEL Métiers d'art 2026 collection celebrated the beauty of handwoven slubbed tweed, it highlighted something weavers across the world have long understood:
Texture is not a flaw.
Irregularity is not imperfection.
They are evidence of the human hand.
Karbi, Deori, Bawan Buti, and Bhagaiya Silk are now officially GI tagged to protect and celebrate their legacy. Check out what makes each of these handlooms a living piece of India's cultural identity!
Innovation meets traceability in Indian Textiles!
With BITS (Blockchain-based Bale Identification & Traceability System), every cotton bale produced by CCI carries a unique QR code, enabling end-to-end tracking and quality assurance.
✔ Blockchain traceability
✔ QR-coded cotton bales
✔ Global trust in Indian cotton
A new benchmark for transparency and sustainability.
#DigitalIndia #Blockchain #KasturiCottonBharat #Textiles #Cotton
Samarth is strengthening India’s textile workforce through demand-driven, industry-aligned skill development.
Designed to create sustainable livelihood opportunities, the scheme provides placement-oriented training across the textile value chain, helping build a skilled, future-ready workforce for the sector.
#12YearsOfGaribKalyan #SkillIndiaThroughTextiles #Samarth #TextileSkills #ViksitBharat @PIB_India
Marking the World Environment Day 2026, Hon’ble Minister of Textiles Shri Giriraj Singh highlighted the collective responsibility of protecting and preserving our environment for generations to come by planting a sapling.
Every sapling nurtured today strengthens the foundation for a healthier environment and a better tomorrow.
#WorldEnvironmentDay2026 #GreenIndia #Sustainability #NowForClimate #MinistryOfTextiles @girirajsinghbjp
A small act today, a greener tomorrow.
Celebrating World Environment Day with a commitment to nurture nature.
Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary, Textiles, reinforced this commitment by planting a sapling, because every sapling planted today becomes a legacy for generations to come.
#NowForClimate #WorldEnvironmentDay #MinistryOfTextiles #EkPedMaaKeNaam2026 #PlantForFuture #EnvironmentDay2026
New arrivals that feel freshly made, as if the glaze is still settling. ✨ From playful amigurumi to earthy jute and timeless brass, every piece tells a story. Shop authentic craftsmanship now at Indiahandmade. 🛍️ Bring home mindful style today and celebrate artisans.
From Indian looms to world leaders! 🇮🇳🇮🇹🇦🇪🇸🇪
The Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi @narendramodi , presented handwoven treasures during his recent global engagements, celebrating India’s weaving legacy, cultural pride, and timeless traditions.
#handlooms#gifting
Thematic discussions at the “New Age Fibres” Seminar brought together policymakers, industry leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs to deliberate on innovation-driven growth, emerging opportunities, and the future trajectory of New Age Fibres in India.
#NewAgeFibres@PIBTextiles
Weaving sustainability into every thread, every fabric, every future.
From cleaner production to conscious innovation, India’s textile sector is embracing a greener tomorrow!
Meet Niveditha Ravichandran and Eswari Ravichandran, the ✨mother-daughter duo ✨ coming from entirely different generations whose perseverance and determination inspired women weavers from local clusters and communities to chase their dreams. 💪🏻🧵🌸🪡
#motherdaughter#duo
Hon’ble Union Minister Shri Giriraj Singh inaugurated the National Seminar on “New Age Fibres – Innovation, Research and the Road Ahead” today in New Delhi. Hon’ble Minister of State for Textiles Shri Pabitra Margherita, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, senior officials, researchers and innovators were also present on the occasion.
The seminar brings together key stakeholders to deliberate on sustainable, innovative and future-ready fibre solutions for strengthening India’s textile ecosystem.
#NewAgeFibres #Cotton #Jute #Textiles #Innovation #SustainableTextiles #NationalJuteBoard @cotcorp_ho@PIB_India@PIBTextiles@girirajsinghbjp@PmargheritaBJP