Technical textiles will become the economic backbone of India: Giriraj Singh
PM envisages about women led economy and women can contribute a great deal in handloom and handicrafts sector: Giriraj Singh
Textile Minister 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: 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
Union Minister of Textiles 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 Pabitra
Margherita, Minister of State for Textiles Giriraj Singh and 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 Giriraj Singh. As India celebrates the 150th birth anniversary of
Birsa Munda, theme of this event is inspired by 'Janjatiya' community, HMOT
added.
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.
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 emphasised the importance of
preserving India’s rich craft heritage while adapting to modern market needs.
Rachna Shah, Secretary Textiles, 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 are:
· 206 stalls (total 27
states representing handloom and handicrafts)
· 100 Handlooms (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
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, oxidised 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 at India
International Trade Fair (IITF) from 14th to 27th November 2024.