Rajouri Chikri woodcraft, Mushqbudji rice secure GI Tags in Jammu-KashmirAn air of jubilation and local pride permeates the picturesque landscapes of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri and Anantnag districts as their pr...
09 Aug, 2023, 01.33 PM IST
LG launches QR code-based labels of 13 GI and non-GI registered crafts in J&K"This is an important landmark in preserving and promoting priceless artistic and cultural heritage of J&K UT. QR code-based mechanism woul...
29 Jan, 2023, 07.05 PM IST
Piyush Goyal asks govt departments to buy handloom products for textile needsGoyal stressed upon the need to connect weavers and artisans with a greater clientele with both domestic as well as International customers...
08 Aug, 2022, 04.20 PM IST
Need to put Handloom Census data in public domain: Piyush GoyalGoyal also highlighted the need to connect weavers and artisans with a greater clientele in both domestic as well as international markets,...
07 Aug, 2022, 10.13 PM IST
FTAs with UAE, Australia to boost exports, says MoS for Commerce and Industry Anupriya PatelPatel said exporters of Uttar Pradesh can use these FTAs as an instrument to promote outbound shipments in areas like garments, engineering...
06 Jun, 2022, 10.10 PM IST
Covid-19 led to deviation in FY21 BE, expenditure for handloom: Govt to Parliament“There was also a fall in the number of viable proposals like marketing expos, subsidized yarn supply, etc., from the state governments and...
29 Jul, 2021, 06.35 PM IST
New Textile Policy at draft stage, government tells Parliament“The New Textile Policy is being formulated by holding widespread consultations with various associations, industry bodies, State Governmen...
12 Feb, 2021, 08.55 PM IST
In talks with Flipkart for online promotion of Silk Mark products; toy action plan made: Textile MinistryThe textile ministry on Wednesday said it is in talks with e-commerce major Flipkart, for the online promotion of products of Silk Mark Aut...
30 Dec, 2020, 10.25 PM IST
Flipkart signs MoU with Karnataka govt to Promote local art, craft and handloomsBoth the Government of Karnataka and the Flipkart Group will focus on creating avenues to increase business and trade inclusion opportuniti...
10 Jul, 2020, 01.31 PM IST
Assam to formulate textile policy for giving a major fillip to handloom & textile sector in the stateChief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal reviewed the activities of Handloom & Textile Department in a meeting on Friday.
09 Jun, 2017, 09.30 PM IST
First Biswa Bangla store by Dec at Kolkata airportBiswa Bangla brand stores would house all handicraft products under a single roof to offer a choice rather continuing with single product s...
22 Sep, 2013, 02.06 PM IST
- North East trade expo inaugurated
Mizoram Industries Minister S Hiato today inaugurated a 15-day International North East Trade Expo at the Assam Rifles ground.
20 Mar, 2013, 04.52 PM IST
- Rajasthan tourism to roll out 100 food joints
The state tourism dept principal secretary said that these joints will provide wayside facilities to international and domestic tourists.
11 Jun, 2011, 02.19 PM IST
- Centre declares Srinagar, Anantnag as 'Export Excellence towns'
Set to give boost to export of goods from Jammu and Kashmir, Centre has declared Srinagar the summer capital and Anantnag district as "town...
01 Dec, 2010, 02.58 PM IST
- Jharcraft ties up with HPCL
The Jharkhand industries department is planning to tie up with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation for selling handloom, handicrafts and silk p...
14 Aug, 2009, 08.12 PM IST
- Jharkhand govt to link school students with economic activities
In a novel move, the Jharkhand government has proposed to start an ambitious scheme to link school students with economic activities so as ...
20 Mar, 2009, 07.10 PM IST
- Labour-intensive exports may not get tax sops
Exporters of labour-intensive items like leather, value-added marine products, handicrafts and sports goods .
02 Feb, 2007, 02.16 AM IST