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  1. Minister of State Pabitra Margherita emphasizes the role of CSR in promoting sustainable development in the North East

    Minister of State Pabitra Margherita emphasizes the role of CSR in promoting sustainable development in the North East

    Guwahati (Assam) [India], Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles Pabitra Margherita underlined the critical role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in fostering sustainable development and inclusive growth in the northeast region.Speaking at the valedictory session of the...
  2. Srinagar recognized as 'World Craft City'

    Srinagar recognized as 'World Craft City'

    Srinagar Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, has been officially recognized as 'World Craft City' by the World Craft Council, an official spokesperson said here.The recognition would boost the handloom and handicraft sector, which will benefit tourism and infrastructure...
  3. UP government's ODOP scheme: Beneficiaries earn profits, provide employment to others

    UP government's ODOP scheme: Beneficiaries earn profits, provide employment to others

    By Ravi Bhushan Dwiveda -Hardoi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], The beneficiaries of One District One Product (ODOP) scheme not only earned profits but also created employment for others. Uttar Pradesh government started a scheme where they are providing loans to help small businesses. Iqbal Hussain...
  4. Will Mangalagiri weavers create a favorite election story for Chandrababu's son Lokesh this time?

    Will Mangalagiri weavers create a favorite election story for Chandrababu's son Lokesh this time?

    Mangalagiri (Andhra Pradesh) Situated between Vijayawada and Guntur in Andhra Pradesh, Mangalagiri, a temple town, suddenly emerged as the country's center of attraction between 2014 and 2019, when former Chief Minister and TDP supremo Chandrababu Naidu completed his tenure. During the...
  5. In Andhra's silk hub, weavers' plea for help echoes during election season

    In Andhra's silk hub, weavers' plea for help echoes during election season

    The traditional handloom saree-making skill in Dharmavaram, known as the silk city of Andhra Pradesh, has been struggling for survival, and the election has revived hopes among the weavers that their voice will be brought to the forefront here. Will be heard through BJP candidate of caste...
  6. Tripura: Traditional indigenous attire is the primary source of income for the people of Taranagar

    Tripura: Traditional indigenous attire is the primary source of income for the people of Taranagar

    Agartala (Tripura) [India], Located on the outskirts of the capital Agartala, Taranagar is a small village of Bengali weavers in West Tripura district that is a striking example of the ancient cultural diversity of Tripura. Although all the weavers in this village belong to the majority Bengali...
  7. India's cotton yarn, textile exports rise 7 percent to US$11.7 billion in FY 2024

    India's cotton yarn, textile exports rise 7 percent to US$11.7 billion in FY 2024

    New Delhi: The country's cotton yarn, fabrics/made-up and handloom exports are expected to grow by 6.71 per cent year-on-year to USD 11.7 billion in 2023-24, compared to a 3 per cent decline in total exports in the previous fiscal.According to Commerce Ministry data, these exports increased by...
  8. TDP ignored handloom weaving community: Jagan Mohan Reddy

    TDP ignored handloom weaving community: Jagan Mohan Reddy

    Mangalagiri (Andhra Pradesh): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Moha Reddy on Saturday said TDP supremo N Chandrababu Naidu ignored the handloom weaving community during his tenure.The YSRCP chief made the remarks while interacting with the weaver community in Mangalagiri in Guntur...
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