Art & Culture

A Significant Initiative Towards Digital Empowerment, Direct Market Linkages and Sustainable Livelihoods for Indian Artisans The Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, organised B2B E-Commerce & Craft Connect 2026 on 29 October 2026 at the SCOPE Convention Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi. The initiative marked an important step towards…

Attractive Festive Offers, AI-Powered Appliances and Connected Homes Redefine Consumer Expectations As India prepares to celebrate Diwali 2026, leading technology and electronics companies, including Amazon, Samsung and Panasonic, are intensifying competition through festive promotions, innovative products and advanced smart home solutions. This year’s shopping season reflects a growing preference for artificial intelligence-enabled appliances, energy-efficient technology…

A Creative Fusion of Faith, Engineering, Sustainability and Women’s Empowerment at Guwahati’s Iconic Durga Puja Celebration Guwahati, October 16, 2026: Durga Puja is more than a religious festival; it is an emotion deeply rooted in childhood memories, family traditions, friendship and community celebrations. From eagerly shopping for new clothes to showing off favourite toys among…

Design Development Workshop at Channapatna Showcases Cultural Heritage, Creative Excellence and New Market Opportunities for Karnataka’s Traditional Wooden Toy Craft India’s handicrafts sector represents a remarkable blend of cultural heritage, inherited skills and artistic creativity. To ensure the continued relevance of traditional crafts in a changing marketplace, design innovation, product diversification and market-oriented development play…

Srinagar | 12 October 2026 Artisans are the backbone of India’s rich handicrafts heritage, dedicating their skills, creativity and hard work to producing unique handcrafted products. Most artisans initially concentrate on sustaining their families through traditional craftsmanship rather than aspiring to become large-scale entrepreneurs. However, those who understand changing market trends, consumer preferences, product durability,…

The Industries Department, Government of NCT of Delhi, organised an interaction session with handicraft artisans from across Delhi at the Conference Hall of the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Northern Regional Office, R.K. Puram, New Delhi. Approximately 35 artisans participated in the session, which aimed to familiarise them with the application process, eligibility criteria,…

The Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Northern Regional Office, New Delhi, organised a One-Day Regional Workshop/Seminar on “Overall Review of Producer Companies and Implementation of DCH Schemes” on 6 October 2026 at the Conference Hall, Rajiv Gandhi Handicrafts Bhawan, Palika Kendra, Connaught Place, New Delhi. The workshop brought together Directors of Producer Companies (PCs),…

The Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, has introduced the concept of Craft Villages to create a meaningful convergence between handicrafts, tourism and sustainable livelihoods. A Craft Village is envisioned as a living destination where artisans reside, produce, demonstrate and sell their traditional crafts, enabling visitors to experience authentic…

The Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, has been organising Entrepreneurship Development Programmes (EDPs) with the objective of transforming genuine handicraft artisans into confident and capable entrepreneurs. Under this initiative, the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) has identified reputed institutions across the country to organise 48 EDPs covering…

The North Eastern Region possesses abundant natural resources and immense potential in the handloom and handicrafts sector. Its artisans produce distinctive handcrafted products enriched with traditional motifs, designs and techniques, many of which have significant market potential. Recognising this opportunity, the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, has facilitated…