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Ranchi, March 9 The 'State Handloom and Saras Fair 2026' began at Morabadi Ground here on Monday and will continue until March 20, officials said.It was jointly inaugurated by Jharkhand labour, employment, training and skill development minister Sanjay Prasad Yadav and rural development and...

District Administration hosts Mission YUVA mela in Ganderbal, women entrepreneurs and SHGs showcase products, DC distributes support kits and promotes enterprise and livelihood initiativesMarch 08, Ganderbal: On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the District Administration Ganderbal...

March 8, New Delhi – The National Handloom Development Corporation (NHDC), with support from the Ministry of Textiles, inaugurated the Exclusive Handloom Expo – Virasat Shakti, a special initiative celebrating India's rich handloom heritage and highlighting the role of women in the sector.The...

Jammu, March 7 – On the occasion of International Women’s Day, several women in Jammu expressed their gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday for implementing various schemes aimed at empowering women across the country.They said that these initiatives have provided women with...

Aizawl, March 7 Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Saturday asserted that the Northeast is no longer defined by its geographical distance from the national capital, but by its proximity to new economic opportunities.Addressing the 20th convocation of the Mizoram University (MZU) here, the...

Aizawl, March 7 Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan said on Saturday that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Northeastern region has been placed at the center of India's development narrative, reflecting the government's strong commitment to the region's growth and...

Chamoli, March 5: The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY), which provides short-term skill training to numerous unemployed youth and enhances the vocational skills of others, has brought commendable changes in the lives of local residents in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand.In...

Kohima, March 5 – The Northeastern region, comprising eight states, currently has 89 registered Geographical Indication (GI) products, with handicrafts forming the largest share with 48 items, followed by 28 agricultural products, eight manufactured products, and five food products, officials...

Puducherry, March 3 A Prime Minister Ekta Mall (Unity Mall) will be set up in Puducherry at a cost of ₹128 crore to promote handicrafts.According to a release on Tuesday, the Centre had approved the grant to set up the Ekta Mall under the "Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment"...

New Delhi, March 3 Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday emphasized the need for India to become self-reliant in the capital goods sector, stating that areas such as container manufacturing can significantly support the country's export and import trade.Addressing a...

Narmada, March 1 – The arrival of summer has brought a vibrant display of saffron to the forests of the Narmada district in Gujarat, where palash trees are in full bloom, attracting visitors and supporting local livelihoods.As the seasonal transition leads to fading greenery and falling...

Jaipur, March 1 Rajasthan is set to showcase its key tourism destinations at the international travel and trade fair to be held in Berlin from March 3 to 5.With the theme "From Desert to Rhine", Rajasthan Tourism will present its living heritage, diverse landscapes, and sustainable tourism...

Patna, February 27 – A three-day exhibition was organized in the Rohtas district of Bihar to raise awareness about the PM Vishwakarma scheme and also to encourage people to avail assistance under the scheme.District Magistrate Udita Singh inaugurated a 3-day exhibition-cum-trade fair at the...

Chamoli, February 27 – The women residing in the mountainous regions of Uttarakhand's Chamoli district are writing a new success story through their consistent and coordinated efforts in the fields of handicrafts and jute bag making.Many local women have joined this initiative, receiving...

Hyderabad, February 27 – The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) has launched buses with "Geographical Indication (GI) on Wheels". These buses, designed with cultural and artistic visuals inspired by GI-tagged heritage products, were formally launched by Telangana Governor Jishnu...

A two-day sale event at Kashmir Haat showcased trainee creations, promoting traditional crafts, empowering young artisans, and strengthening the handloom and handicrafts sector in the region.February 26, Srinagar: The Department of Handicrafts & Handloom, Kashmir, successfully concluded its...

Ahmedabad, February 26 – Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Virendra Kumar, inaugurated the Shilp Samagam Mela-2026 at ‘Vallabh Sadan’ on the Sabarmati Riverfront here on Thursday, describing it as a celebration of self-reliance, dignity, and social empowerment.The Minister...

Nahan (Himachal Pradesh), February 26. Women are becoming self-reliant and financially independent by joining Self-Help Groups (SHGs) across various states in the country. They are also greatly benefiting from various women empowerment schemes launched by the government led by Prime Minister...

Gandhinagar, February 25 – With sales exceeding Rs 83 lakh recorded across 38 municipalities so far, Gujarat's statewide rollout of the Swadeshi Mela (shopping festival) has gained momentum ahead of its March 15 deadline.According to officials, the Swadeshi Fairs are being organized under the...

The Department of Handicrafts & Handloom is organizing a two-day Trainee Products' Sale at Kashmir Haat, popularly known as Numaish Gah, commencing from February 25, 2026.Srinagar, February 24: The Department of Handicrafts & Handloom is organizing a two-day Trainee Products' Sale at Kashmir...