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UGC Asks Universities to Consider Using Handloom Fabric for Ceremonial Dresses Prescribed
Jul 21, 2015Heavy ceremonial robes traditionally worn during convocations in universities may soon become a thing of the past with the University Grants Commission (UGC) asking universities to consider using handloom fabric for ceremonial dresses ...
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SK Panda Has Expressed Optimism About The Future of The Handloom Sector
May 21, 2015Textiles secretary SK Panda has expressed optimism about the future of the handloom sector. At a meeting in New Delhi to discuss the revival of handloom, with particular focus on increasing earning of handloom weavers, Panda asserted that ...
Tags: Handloom Sector, Textile Ministry
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Ministry of Textiles Has Accepted The Report of The Sub-Committee Constituted
Dec 8, 2014The Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, has accepted the report of the sub-committee constituted to examine the issue of change of definition of handloom, Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Minister of State (Independent Charge) in the Ministry ...
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India Has Overachieved It Targets Set for Textile Exports
Dec 3, 2014For each of the three preceding fiscal years, India has overachieved it targets set for textile exports, Minister of Textiles, Santosh Kumar Gangwar said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha. In fiscal year 2011-12, India exported ...
Tags: textile exports, Textile
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The Bhagalpur of Bihar Is Famous for Its Distinctive Type of Tasar Silk and Silk Fabrics
Jul 30, 2014The Bhagalpur of Bihar is famous worldwide for its distinctive type of tasar silk and coarse varieties of silk fabrics. The silk handloom weavers of Bhagalpur are facing stiff competition from power loom and mill sector due to high ...
Tags: Silk Industry, Apparel
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First Meeting of The Reconstituted All India Handloom Board Was Held in New Delhi
Feb 19, 2014First meeting of the reconstituted All India Handloom Board was held under the chairmanship of Union Minister of Textiles Dr. K S Rao in New Delhi. While addressing the members of the board, the Minister said that the Government of India ...
Tags: Handloom Board, Apparel, Textile
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CCEA Approved The Continuation of MGPS
Jan 13, 2014The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the continuation of the Mill Gate Price Scheme (MGPS), along with 10 percent subsidy component with modifications. The scheme is now renamed as the Yarn Supply Scheme (YSS). ...
Tags: yarn prices, Textile
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Indian Weavers to Hold 'Banashankari Yatra' Against The Mechanization of Handlooms
Jan 7, 2014Handloom weavers in India, under the banner of the All-India Federation of Handloom Organizations, will hold ‘Banashankari yatra’ against the mechanization of handlooms in the country. Speaking at a press conference, P ...
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Eco-Friendly Hand-Woven Textile Products Were Be Introduced by Uchit
Dec 3, 2013Uchit, a Social Enterprise aimed at Empowering Women, is excited to offer beautiful hand-woven fashion accessories and linens for the home at its online store. In collaboration with artisan handloom cooperatives in India, Uchit brings ...
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Handloom Products Were Offered in NTC Retail Outlets
Sep 9, 2013In its endeavour to become a consolidator to the textile sector and to uplift the conditions of the handloom weavers and ensure that they get continuous employment, two Memorandum of Understanding were signed in the presence of the Union ...
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The Handloom Industry Is One of The Industries Which Uses Labour Intensive Techniques
Aug 9, 2013The handloom industry is one of the industries which uses labour intensive techniques. The total number of people currently employed in this sector/industry is 43.32 lakhs as per the census of 2009-10. Handloom weaving constitutes one of ...
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Government of India Inaugurated The Silk Fab Exhibition in Mumbai
Jul 25, 2013Mr. Balvinder Kumar, Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India inaugurated the Silk Fab exhibition, in the presence of the Guest of Honour, Mr. T.C. A. Ranganathan, Chairman and Managing Director, ...
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KS Ks Rao Has Taken Charge as The New Textiles Minister in The Indian Government
Jun 20, 2013Mr. Kavuru Sambasiva Rao, a member of the Lok Sabha representing Eluru constituency in the Southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh has taken charge as the new Textiles Minister in the Indian Government. Speaking to reporters soon ...
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Union Minister Has Assured The Weavers of Karnataka of Full Support
Jun 13, 2013Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister M Veerappa Moily has assured the weavers of Karnataka of full support from the Indian Government for the development of the sector and weavers' welfare. Speaking at the inauguration of golden ...
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Tamil Nadu Introduces a Scheme to Construct 10,000 Green Houses for Weavers
May 13, 2013To cater to the housing needs of domestic weavers, and to help them with mechanization of their workplace, government of south Indian state of Tamil Nadu has introduced a scheme to construct 10,000 green houses for weavers and provide ...
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