Archive · 2 Nov 2025
Odisha Hosts National Conference to Boost Handloom and Handicraft Sectors
Imagine a big meeting where people from all over India came to talk about making beautiful handmade things like carpets and clothes even better.
They want to help the artists who make these things by giving them new ideas and helping them sell their work all over the world.
The goal is to make sure these traditional crafts grow in a way that's good for the planet and includes everyone.
They talked about using the internet to sell more and making sure the materials get to the artists easily.
The leaders of Odisha also said they are helping their local artists by mixing old traditions with new technology.
Odisha hosted a two-day National Conference on Handlooms and Handicrafts organized by the Union Ministry of Textiles.
The conference aimed to foster innovation, inclusivity, and sustainable growth in the handloom and handicraft sectors.
Discussions focused on enhancing the global reach of India’s handmade sector through improved supply chains and online marketing.
Officials emphasized strengthening traditional craft sectors and improving artisan livelihoods.
The Odisha government expressed commitment to empowering weavers and artisans by blending tradition with technology.
- Who
- Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, Union Ministry of Textiles officials, and state officials
- What
- National Conference on Handlooms and Handicrafts
- When
- Friday (inaugural session)
- Where
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Why
- To foster innovation, inclusivity, and sustainable growth in handloom and handicraft sectors, enhance artisan livelihoods, and boost the global reach of India’s handmade products.
- Event
- National Conference on Handlooms and Handicrafts
- Location
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Duration
- Two days
- Organizer
- Union Ministry of Textiles
- Key Participants
- Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, Development Commissioner (Handlooms) Veena Kumari Meena, Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) Amrit Raj, Secretary of Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts Department, Odisha Guha Poonam Tapas Kumar