Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Textiles Minister Seeks to Elevate Handloom, Handicraft Exports
The Textiles Minister wants to boost the sale of Indian handloom and handicraft products outside the country.
He also wants to help female artisans earn more money, aiming for ₹15,000 to ₹20,000 each month.
A new place called 'Kunj Bhawan' will show off products made by artisans from all over India.
Overall textile exports have been going up, with a small increase compared to last year.
Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh emphasized boosting handloom and handicraft exports.
Efforts aim to increase female artisans' monthly income to ₹15,000-₹20,000.
Approximately one crore people in India are involved in the handloom and handicraft sector.
The 'Kunj Bhawan' will showcase artisans' products.
Cumulative textile exports from April-July 2025 were $12.18 billion, a 3.87% increase.
- Who
- Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh
- What
- Efforts to increase handloom and handicraft exports and artisan income
- When
- August 2025, with data from April-July 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- To increase exports and improve artisans' earnings
- Focus
- Handloom and Handicraft Exports
- Minister
- Giriraj Singh
- Artisan Target Income
- ₹15,000-₹20,000 per month
- Sector Workforce
- Around one crore people
- Event
- 'The Kunj' inauguration
- Textile Export Growth (Apr-Jul 2025)
- 3.87%
- Cumulative Textile Exports (Apr-Jul 2025)
- $12.18 billion
