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Empowering India’s Handloom Weavers Syllabus GS 3: Indian Economy Why in the News? Recently, India observed the 12th National Handloom Day, highlighting handloom’s role in Viksit Bharat 2047, sustainable growth, women-led livelihoods, innovation, rural development, and global competitiveness. Introduction India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047 requires more than advanced technology and modern industries. It also …
Read MoreCraftkatha 2025 Showcases India’s Handicraft Legacy Why in News ? Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty inaugurated “Craftkatha–2025” in New Delhi during National Handicrafts and Heritage Week 2025, aiming to promote India’s handicraft heritage, strengthen artisan livelihoods, and encourage youth participation in traditional crafts. Craftkatha 2025: Event Highlights And Objectives Craftkatha–2025 was inaugurated by Sudha Murty, …
Read MoreChaupal Program Boosts Grassroots Handicraft Ecosystem Nationwide Why in the News ? The Ministry of Textiles has launched a nationwide rollout of the Chaupal Program to strengthen India’s handicrafts ecosystem. The initiative focuses on artisan empowerment, district-level outreach, and cluster-based development, aligning with the National Handicrafts Development Programme. Nationwide Rollout and Program Objectives: The Chaupal …
Read MoreKolhapuri Sandals in News: A Case Study on GI Protection and Cultural Intellectual Property Context The traditional Kolhapuri chappal—a centuries-old handcrafted leather footwear from Maharashtra and Karnataka—was recently at the center of a global cultural controversy. Italian luxury fashion house Prada launched sandals that closely resembled Kolhapuri leather sandals, including variations like toe ring sandals, …
Read MoreHandicrafts encompass a diverse array of manual or tool-driven activities, involving the meticulous crafting of both practical and decorative items by hand or with basic tools. This traditional form of craftsmanship extends across various creative and design pursuits, utilizing materials such as textiles, moldable and rigid substances, paper, plant fibers, and more. The collective terms …
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