Technical textiles will
become the economic backbone of India: Shri Giriraj Singh
PM envisages about women led
economy and women can contribute a great deal in handloom and handicrafts
sector: Shri Giriraj Singh
HMOT Inaugurates Textile
Pavilion at India International Trade Fair (IITF) at Bharat Mandapam
As India celebrates the
150th birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, theme of the event is inspired by
'Janjatiya' community: Shri Giriraj Singh
Textile Pavillion offers
Special Handloom & Handicraft Exhibition cum Sale
Textile Pavilion curated by
the office of Development Commissioner for Handlooms and Handicrafts, Ministry
of Textiles
Posted On: 16 NOV 2024
5:00PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister of Textiles Shri.
Giriraj Singh inaugurated the Textile Pavilion under the Special Handloom &
Handicraft Exhibition cum Sale at India International Trade Fair (IITF) in the
august presence of Shri. Pabitra Margherita, Minister of State for Textiles
Shri. Giriraj Singh and Shri. Pabitra Margherita visited various stalls in the
pavilion and interacted with Handloom weavers and artisans. Speaking at the
43rd India International Trade Fair (IITF), HMOT emphasized the importance of
carbon fibers in the textile industry and India is focusing on amplification of
Technical Textiles. There are 12 verticals or sectors in Technical Textiles,
HMOT added. PM has given ₹1500/- crores for R&D in this sector and our
country giving more attention in the export of Technical Textiles and Technical
textiles will become the economic backbone of India, said Shri Giriraj Singh.
As India celebrates the 150th birth anniversary of Birsa Munda, theme of this
event is inspired by 'Janjatiya' community, HMOT added.
Shri. Giriraj Singh
emphasized that the Government is trying to improve the textile value chain for
better income opportunities for the weavers and their families. He also said
that India has the largest handloom community in the world focused around
sustainability and energy efficiency. The world is moving towards usage of
sustainable products and handloom industry produces zero-carbon footprint and
does not consume any energy and Handloom industry is also a zero-water
footprint sector.
Sh. Pabitra Margherita,
Minister of State for Textiles, while visiting the exhibition and live display
of handloom and handicrafts, has stressed upon strengthening handloom and
handicrafts to boost production and to increase their earnings to engage
communities. He also emphasized the importance of preserving India’s rich craft
heritage while adapting to modern market needs. Smt. Rachna Shah, Secretary
Textiles, Smt. Amrit Raj, Development Commissioner, Handloom and other senior
officers of Ministry of Textiles attended the inaugural function.
Attractions of Special
Handloom and Handicraft Exhibition at Bharat Mandapam as noted below
206 number of stalls (Total
27 states representing Handloom & Handicrafts) 100 Handloom (22 states
representing)
100 Handicrafts (27 states
representing)
06 for Theme Pavilion (Theme
- TRIBAL TREASURES OF INDIAN TEXTILES)
08 Live Handloom, Art/
Crafts Demonstration [ Kani Shawl (J&K), Tangaliya/ Kutchi Shawl (Gujarat),
Kullu/ Kinnauri Shawl (H.P.), Loin Loom (Manipur and Nagaland), Horn & Bone
Craft (U.P.), Bhagalpuri Silk (Bihar), Bagh Print (Odisha)]
B2B interaction sessions of
Retailers/ Brands etc with Handloom weavers.
Workshops on GI Tagged Handloom and Handicrafts by Dr Rajni, Talk show on Sustainability / Circularity/ Recycling/ Upcycling by Pratyush Kumar.
Hon’ble Prime Minister
during Mann ki Baat (112th episode) appreciated that the work of handloom
artisans is spread across every corner of the country and the way handloom products
have made their place in the hearts of people is very successful, tremendous,
and also urged to upload photos with local products on social media with the
hashtag ‘#MyProductMyPride’.
The Handloom and Handicraft
sector is a symbol of our country’s rich and varied cultural heritage. The
handloom sector of India employs 35 lakh persons directly or indirectly which
is next only to the agricultural sector in the country. The art of handloom
weaving and handicrafts has traditional values attached to it and each region
has exquisite varieties.
The uniqueness of products such as Banarasi, Jamdani, Baluchari, Madhubani, Kosa, Ikkat, Patola, Tussar Silk, Maheshwari, Moirang Phee, Baluchari, Phulkari, Laheriya, Khandua, Tangaliya,Madhubani Painting, Warley Painting, Art Metal Ware, Kathputli, Hand Block Printing, Chikankari, Tie & Dye, Wall Hanging, Terracotta, Imitation Jewellery etc name a few attracts customers across the globe with exclusives weaves, designs, and traditional motifs.
Government of India has
launched the various schemes for Handloom and Handicrafts for branding of
high-quality products with zero defects and zero effect on the environment to
encourage and to give a distinct identity to the products, apart from
highlighting the uniqueness of the products. It also serves a guarantee for the
buyer that the product being purchased is genuinely handcrafted. All the
exhibitors at the exhibition have been encouraged to display their exquisite
products and thus aim to improve the market for their products and earnings of
the handloom and handicrafts community.
“Special Handloom and
Handicraft Exhibition cum Sale” is an initiative of the office of Development Commissioner
for Handlooms and Handicrafts, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India
through National Handloom Development Corporation (NHDC) Ltd. to provide direct
access to the handloom weavers and artisans to market their products to
consumers. The exhibition enables an interface between the weavers and
consumers.
Handloom and Handicrafts
products drawn from different regions of India are on display and sale at the
exhibition. These includes Bhagalpuri Silk, Mithila Paintings, Tribal
jewellery, ,Embroidered & Crocheted Goods, Lac Bangles, Jute craft,
Madhubani, Hand block prints, Venkatgiri Sarees, Kani shawl, Banarasi Sarees
and Stoles, Kosa, Chanderi, Bastar iron and tribal hand embroidery items, wood
carving, Kutch Bandhani, Sozni crafts, Mangalgiri, Mekhla Chador, Moirang Phee,
Ikat, Bomkai sarees, Bagh prints, Pottery and Clay objects, Leather (Bags &
Accessories), Kauna ,Tribal Hand Embroidery, Applique, Art Metal Ware, Patta
Chitra, Kotpad, Arani, Phulkari, Pochmapalli Silk, Jamdani, Gadwal, Cane & Bamboo,
Dhaniakhali, Tangail Suits, Kantha work, oxidized jewellery etc.
The Textile Pavilion is at Hall No 05, ground floor, Bharat Mandapam and the exhibition will be open to the public from 10 am to 07.30 PM.India International Trade Fair (IITF) from 14th to 27th November 2024.
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