Bhartiya Vastra evam Shilpa Kosh Portal: PM Modi launched the website (e-portal) called ‘Bhartiya Vastra Evam Shilpa Kosh – A Repository of Textiles and Handicrafts’, has been developed by the National Institute while presiding over the 9th National Handloom Day celebrations at the Bharat Mandap at the grand Pragati Maidan in the national capital, New Delhi. Bhartiya Vastra Evam Shilpa Kosh Portal aims to help entrepreneurs who need research papers, doctoral theses, case studies, and dissertations related to textiles and handicrafts.
National Handloom Day is a special day dedicated to handloom weavers, acknowledging their role in India’s economic growth and cultural richness.
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· The theme for 2023, “Handlooms for Sustainable Fashion,” emphasizes the importance of incorporating handloom textiles into the fashion industry in an environmentally conscious manner.
· Addressing the gathering of over 3000 weavers and artisans from across the country, the Prime Minister highlighted the contribution of the handloom industry of India and said that the confluence of old and new defines the new India of today. “The India of today is not just ‘Local for Vocal’ but also providing a global platform to take it to the world”, he said.
· Highlighting the Swadeshi Movement, the Prime Minister said that it was not only limited to boycotting foreign-made textiles but a source of inspiration for the independent economy of India. He said that it was a movement to connect the weavers of India with the people, and this was the inspiration behind the government choosing this day as National Handloom Day.
· The e-portal is developed by the National Institute of Fashion Technology.
· This online repository is dedicated to preserving and showcasing various traditional textiles and crafts.
· The portal serves as a valuable resource for artisans, designers, and enthusiasts, enabling them to explore and promote India’s rich textile heritage.