Boosting India's Handloom Sector: Over 2,000 Registrations Under 'India Handloom' Brand

The Indian government has issued nearly 2,000 registrations under the 'India Handloom' Brand for 184 product categories. Launched on National Handloom Day in 2015, the brand promotes high-quality, eco-friendly handloom products. The Ministry of Textiles is implementing various programs to support and enhance the handloom sector in India.

The Indian government announced that approximately 2,000 registrations have been issued under the 'India Handloom' Brand, covering 184 product categories as of Tuesday.

The 'India Handloom' Brand, inaugurated on August 7, 2015, during National Handloom Day, aims to endorse high-quality handloom products that are environmentally friendly.

As part of efforts to boost the handloom sector, the Ministry of Textiles stated that under the National Handloom Development Programme and Raw Material Supply Scheme, financial aid and infrastructure support are provided to enhance productivity and marketing capabilities, especially in the wake of challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.