Advancing resource efficiency, green manufacturing, employment generation and global competitiveness through a circular economy Introduction: A new direction for India’s textile and apparel industry India’s textile and apparel sector represents one of the country’s most enduring economic strengths, combining traditional craftsmanship, agricultural resources, industrial capabilities, skilled manpower and a vast domestic market. From cotton…

India’s primary stock market is attracting considerable attention as Jio Platforms and Oravel Stays, popularly known as OYO, advance towards their proposed Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). These developments reflect the growing maturity of India’s digital economy and the increasing interest of domestic and international investors in technology-driven businesses. Their potential listings could also influence valuation…

75 Artisans, Including 31 Women, to Showcase Traditional Handicrafts and Handloom Products at Khanapara Farm Gate Guwahati, October 21, 2026: The Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 is being organised at Farm Gate, Khanapara, Guwahati, Assam, from October 21 to 28, 2026, under the initiative of the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Social Justice…

Preserving India’s Metal Craft Heritage Through Generations of Artistic Excellence, Entrepreneurship and International Trade India’s handicraft heritage is not merely a reflection of artistic excellence but also a living testimony to generations of dedication, inherited skills, cultural identity and entrepreneurship. One such inspiring story is that of Shri M. Farooq Khan, National Awardee (2007), a…

Design and Technical Development Workshop at Purdil Nagar, Hathras, Promotes Skill Development, Social Inclusion and Direct Market Linkages India’s handicrafts sector represents an extraordinary combination of traditional knowledge, artistic excellence, cultural identity and inherited craftsmanship. However, changing consumer preferences, technological advancement and increasing competition have made design innovation, product diversification, quality improvement and effective marketing…