Giriraj Singh to Launch Workshop for Handloom Sector Development
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Synopsis
Union Minister Giriraj Singh will inaugurate a workshop on January 28 aimed at improving livelihoods and promoting start-ups in the handloom sector. The 'Handloom Conclave – Manthan' will gather various stakeholders to share insights and draft a future roadmap.
Key Takeaways
- Workshop to enhance livelihoods and startups.
- Focus on engaging youth in handloom sector.
- Initiatives to support handloom marketing.
- Valuable insights from 250 stakeholders.
- Alignment with Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.
New Delhi, Jan 25 (NationPress) With the goal of improving livelihoods and fostering start-ups within the handloom industry, Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh is set to launch a workshop on January 28 for stakeholders to exchange best practices, unveil innovations, and devise a strategic road map, as announced by an official on Saturday.
The event, named ‘Handloom Conclave – Manthan’, will take place in Delhi and will gather weavers, manufacturers, retailers, buyers, designers, academics, startup founders, entrepreneurs, cooperatives, and e-commerce firms, representing all facets of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 5F - Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign.
Sessions during the conclave will emphasize strategies aimed at making the handloom sector appealing to the younger generation and engaging youth in the development of a more dynamic and sustainable value chain.
Further discussions will aim to enhance value propositions through various technical interventions and the use of social and digital media, as per the statement.
Approximately 250 stakeholders are expected to attend, including 21 panelists, 120 handloom beneficiaries from across the nation, 35 officials from Weavers Service Centres, around 25 state government officials (from handloom, silk, and textiles), and representatives from various departments within the textiles ministry.
This initiative is in line with the government’s ongoing efforts to boost the livelihoods of weavers and enhance the overall handloom sector.
Moreover, it aims to position the handloom industry as a crucial sector with significant potential to serve as a growth engine for Viksit Bharat 2047.
A technical session titled “Support for Start-up Ecosystem in Handloom Sector” will showcase various initiatives from the Office of DC (Handlooms) to aid start-ups and young entrepreneurs.
Additionally, a panel discussion on “Handloom Marketing Avenues and Strategies” will feature experiences and best practices in handloom marketing shared by the panelists.
These discussions are expected to be beneficial for aspiring entrepreneurs, organizations, and the entire handloom sector.
