Union Minister Giriraj Singh Inaugurates 'Handloom Conclave - Manthan' in New Delhi and Launches e-Pehchaan Portal.
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On January 29, 2025, Union Minister Giriraj Singh, Ministry of Textiles (MoT), inaugurated the 'Handloom Conclave - Manthan' at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi, Delhi.
- The conclave aligned with Prime Minister (PM) of India, Narendra Modi's 5F vision: "Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign", emphasizing a holistic approach to boosting the handloom industry.
- The event also explored ways to make the sector a driving force in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
- The event featured three specialized sessions aimed at strengthening the handloom sector. These sessions focused on: encouraging start-ups in handloom, effective marketing for handloom products, and inspiring youth to join handloom weaving.
Main Point :- (i) The key outcomes of the technical sessions included integrating handloom weaving into formal education, focusing on niche products to stand out in the market, and promoting sustainable employment opportunities in the handloom sector. The Minister also emphasized the need to promote sustainable, eco-friendly handloom products, particularly with the online market projected to reach USD 325 billion by 2030.
(ii) During the event, Union Minister Giriraj Singh launched the Handloom Weavers Electronic (e)-Pehchaan portal and an online module for Handloom Awards, marking a significant step in digitizing the sector.
(iii) The MoT will introduce an award for corporates, producer companies, and start-ups that create sustainable job opportunities for weavers, ensuring they have work for at least 300 days a year. This initiative aims to provide social security and fair wages to handloom workers.
About Ministry of Textiles (MoT)
Union Minister : Giriraj Singh
Headquarters : New Delhi
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