Archive · 4 Aug 2025
Telangana Handloom Sector Gains International Recognition
Telangana is a big place for making handwoven goods, with lots of people working to create them.
They've shown off their beautiful work in other countries and gotten famous for it.
The government is helping the weavers by providing money and training.
The handloom industry is important because it gives jobs to many people and contributes a lot to the country's economy.
The government has plans to help the handloom industry grow even more.
Telangana is an international handloom hub with over 17,000 handlooms and 48,000 artisans.
Telangana handloom products like Pochampally Ikat and Gadwal saris have global recognition.
Weavers from Telangana showcased their craftsmanship in expos across multiple countries.
The Kakatiya Mega Textile Park in Warangal is a Rs 10,000 crore project expected to create employment.
The handloom sector is a major employment generator and contributes significantly to India's economy.
- Who
- Union minister G. Kishan Reddy and Telangana weavers.
- What
- Union minister G. Kishan Reddy highlighted the status of Telangana as an international handloom hub.
- When
- The National Handloom Day celebrations starting August 7 were mentioned.
- Where
- Telangana, India
- Why
- To promote and support the handloom sector, recognizing its contribution to the economy.
- Handlooms in Telangana
- Over 17,000
- Artisans in Telangana
- Nearly 48,000
- Key Products
- Pochampally Ikat, Gadwal saris, Warangal carpets
- Mega Textile Park Investment
- Rs 10,000 crore
- Employment Potential
- 2 lakh people
- Handloom Sector Contribution to GDP
- 2.3%
