The National Conference on Handlooms and Handicrafts 2025 concluded in Bhubaneswar with a strong call for coordinated and collective action to revitalise India’s handmade economy as a vital pillar of Viksit Bharat 2047. Organised by the Offices of the Development Commissioners for Handlooms and Handicrafts under the Ministry of Textiles, the two-day meet underscored the importance of design innovation, digital empowerment and collaborative governance in strengthening artisan livelihoods.

The emphasis on collaboration naturally resonated with India’s long-standing cooperative tradition in the textile sector. According to reports by the Ministry of Textiles and NABARD, over 60 percent of organised handloom weavers are connected to primary cooperative societies. Odisha, the host state, exemp

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