handicrafts

Today, the Handicrafts Department in Kishtwar organized a program to mark the successful completion of a six-month Karkhandar Unit in Knitting and Crochet Craft, run by Mrs. Kamla Devi, a resident of Matta.During the event, the Assistant Director of Handicrafts, Kishtwar, distributed...

A three-day Trade Fair-cum-Exhibition for PM Vishwakarma beneficiaries under the Procurement and Marketing Support Scheme was organized today at Savio Hall in Shillong. The exhibition aims to promote traditional artisans and provide them with a platform to showcase their products and expand...

Gandhinagar, March 12: Permanent retail spaces dedicated to indigenous products will be set up in four major Gujarat cities under a state initiative aimed at expanding markets for local artisans, self-help groups, and small traders.On Thursday, the state government announced that ‘Namo...

Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio stated in Kohima on Tuesday that micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) play a crucial role in employment generation and economic growth in Nagaland.He mentioned that over 48,600 enterprises have been registered under the 'Udyam' portal in the state...

March 10th, New Delhi: Organized under the initiative of the Horticulture Department, the Chapchar Kut Flower Show has been an annual event held in conjunction with the festival since 2019. Speaking at the inauguration, Minister Lalsawivunga called upon the people of Mizoram to maintain peace...

New Delhi, March 9 The Delhi government is planning to build a PM Unity Mall in the city to promote unique products from various states and union territories across India, officials said on Monday.In the 2023-24 Budget, the Centre has allocated ₹5,000 crore for establishing the PM Unity Mall...

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...