New Delhi, Aug. 2, 2026; The second edition of Handloom Hackathon 2.0 – Weaving Innovations concluded successfully at the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), IIT Delhi, highlighting technology-led solutions aimed at strengthening India’s handloom sector through innovation, sustainability and institutional collaboration. Organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Textiles, the hackathon attracted more […]
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New Delhi/Patna– Bharat Tex 2026, India’s largest global textile event, commenced today at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, and will continue until 17 July 2026. The event was inaugurated by Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh in the presence of Minister of State for Textiles Pabitra Margherita, Secretary (Textiles) Neelam Shami Rao, Industries Secretary Kundan Kumar […]
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New Delhi, December 5, 2025: The Ministry of Textiles, through the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), has launched “Master Creation 2”, a vibrant handicrafts showcase taking place from December 1 to 15, 2025 at Dilli Haat, INA. The event brings together some of India’s most celebrated artisans—Padma Shri awardees, Shilp Gurus, Sant Kabir Award […]
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New Delhi, September 23, 2025: The Ministry of Textiles has actively participated in the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2025, with offices and affiliated organizations across the country engaging in large-scale cleanliness activities. The Jute Corporation of India (JCI) organized Safai Mitras Suraksha Shivirs, providing free health check-ups, medicines, and support services to over 200 sanitation […]
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New Delhi- Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh chaired a high-level review meeting in New Delhi to assess preparedness for Minimum Support Price (MSP) operations for cotton during the upcoming Kharif Marketing Season 2025–26, beginning October 1, 2025. Senior officials, including Textiles Secretary Neelam Shami Rao, Joint Secretary (Fibre) Padmini Singla, and CCI CMD Lalit Kumar […]
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TIT Correspondent info@impressivetimes.com In the high-altitude cold deserts of Ladakh, where ancient winds carry stories of craftsmanship and survival, the timeless art of Pashmina weaving is getting a fresh chapter. Known globally as a luxury fabric, authentic Pashmina has long been the pride of Ladakhi nomads and Indian handloom heritage. Now, the government has stepped […]
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