An interactive workshop titled, ‘Handloom Conclave: Manthan,’ will be held on January 28, 2025, at Dr Ambedkar International Centre in Janpath, New Delhi. This gathering aims to bring together key stakeholders in the Indian handloom sector, including weavers, manufacturers, retailers, and entrepreneurs, to discuss strategies for growth and achieve the Prime Minister's vision of ‘Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign.’

Over 250 participants, including government officials, industry experts, and handloom beneficiaries, will attend this conclave featuring three key technical sessions. The first session at the conclave will on ‘Supporting the Handloom Startup Ecosystem.’ This session will explore government initiatives to foster a thriving environment for startups in the handloom sector.

The second session titled, ‘Handloom Marketing Avenues and Strategies’ will feature best practices and strategies from experienced panelists for effectively marketing handloom products. Titled, ‘Attracting Young Weavers,’ the third session will focus on strategies to make the handloom sector appealing to younger generations and create a sustainable value chain by leveraging technology and digital platforms.

The conclave will serve as a crucial platform for stakeholders to exchange ideas, share best practices, and collectively chart the future of the Indian handloom sector. By fostering innovation and collaboration, the event aims to enhance the livelihoods of weavers and position the handloom sector as a key driver of economic growth for ‘Viksit Bharat 2047.’

A few key attendees at the event will include Giriraj Singh, Union Minister of Textiles as the Chief Guest; Minister of State for Textiles as the Guest of Honor, Neelam Shami Rao, Textile Secretary, Development Commissioner for Handlooms, and government officials, industry experts, startup founders, handloom cooperatives, academicians, e-commerce platforms, retailers, and weavers.