The Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, will organise IIHT SUTRA 2026 on 12 August 2026. The Inaugural National Conclave of the Indian Institutes of Handloom Technology will take place at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre (DAIC), New Delhi. The conclave serves as a national platform for dialogue, collaboration […]
The Ministry of Textiles will celebrate the 12th National Handloom Day on 7 August 2026 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in New Delhi, highlighting the Government’s continued efforts to preserve, promote and strengthen India’s handloom sector while recognizing the contribution of the country’s weaving community to cultural heritage and rural livelihoods. President Droupadi Murmu […]
The government has extended the deadline for submission of fresh applications under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for textiles till March 31, 2026, citing strong industry response. The Ministry of Textiles (MoT) said the extension follows the reopening of the application portal in August 2025, which saw proposals across priority segments including man-made fibre apparel, MMF fabrics, and technical […]
