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Protecting Heritage, Empowering Artisans. With 199 new handicrafts products registered under the GI Act, 1999, India now has 336 GI-registered handicrafts, strengthening the identity, recognition and market value of our traditional crafts. From Khurja Pottery and Ladakh Shingskos to Kutch Embroidery and Molela Clay Work, GI registration helps preserve our rich cultural heritage while creating new opportunities for artisans across the country. #Handicrafts #GIRegistration #VocalForLocal #IndianHandicrafts #CulturalHeritage #ArtisanEmpowerment #12YearsOfSeva #12YearsOfYuvaShakti #12YearsOfNariShakti #12YearsOfSwasthBharat @handicraftsdc
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The fight against tuberculosis is showing measurable progress. India's TB incidence has declined from 237 cases per lakh population to 187 cases per lakh population, reflecting the impact of sustained public health campaigns, improved early detection and community participation. #12YearsOfSwasthBharat
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India's healthcare story is increasingly being written in its own laboratories, research centres, and innovation hubs. From advanced therapies and indigenous medical technologies to cutting-edge genomic research, the country is strengthening its capacity to develop solutions that are affordable, accessible, and made for the future. #12YearsOfSwasthBharat
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India’s handicrafts embody heritage, skill and resilience. Supporting 744 handicrafts clusters, empowering 37,910 artisans, and promoting traditional crafts through 199 GI registrations and 3,880 marketing events—taking India’s craftsmanship to the world. #IndiaHandmade #IndianHandicrafts #CraftingHeritage #12YearsOfSeva #12YearsOfYuvaShakti #12YearsOfNariShakti @handicraftsdc
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Women-led fashion is shaping India’s growth story. From entrepreneurship and skill development to handloom and handicrafts, women are driving innovation, creating livelihoods, and strengthening India’s textile ecosystem. Empowered women. Stronger communities. A more inclusive and globally competitive fashion future. 🇮🇳 #WomenLedDevelopment #TextilesForGrowth #EmpoweringWomen #Handloom #FashionEcosystem #MinistryOfTextiles #ViksitBharat #WomenEntrepreneurs #SamarthScheme #IndianTextiles #12YearsOfSeva #12YearsOfYuvaShakti #12YearsOfNariShakti
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Different names. Shared values.Kantha & Sashiko.Bagru & Shibori.Indian Indigo & Japanese Indigo. Across borders, traditions speak the same language—craftsmanship, sustainability, and innovation. India 🇮🇳 and Japan 🇯🇵 are weaving a future rooted in heritage and designed for tomorrow. #IndiaJapan#SustainableFuture#Textiles#Craftsmanship#HeritageMeetsInnovation
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Celebrating the custodians of India’s timeless craft traditions. Congratulations to the Padma Shri Awardees 2026 for their outstanding contribution to strengthening and sustaining the country’s handloom and handicrafts heritage. #padmashri #awardees #indianheritage #traditionalart #MinistryOfTextiles
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Celebrating the custodians of India’s timeless craft traditions. Congratulations to the Padma Shri Awardees 2026 for their outstanding contribution to strengthening and sustaining the country’s handloom and handicrafts heritage. #padmashri #awardees #indianheritage #traditionalart #MinistryOfTextiles
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Heritage is shaping the future. India 🇮🇳 and Japan 🇯🇵 share a common mission— to build stronger, smarter, and more sustainable textiles value chains. Driven by trust. Powered by innovation. United for growth. Together, they are weaving the future. #IndiaJapanPartnership #Textiles #GrowTogether @IndianEmbTokyo @MEAIndia @TexComIndia @txcindia
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"Preserving India’s Textile Heritage" India’s vision for handloom exports is rooted in heritage, sustainability, and global expansion. By empowering weavers, promoting eco-friendly production, strengthening global market access, and showcasing Indian textiles at international platforms, India is shaping the future of sustainable textile exports for the world.  #FutureOfTextiles #HandloomHeritage #PreservingHeritage #12YearsOfSeva #12YearsOfYuvaShakti
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Did you know? More than 2.07 crore young Indians have registered on the MY Bharat Portal, making it one of the largest youth engagement platforms in the country #12YearsOfYuvaShakti
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A decade ago, entrepreneurship was seen as a risky career path. Today, India is home to more than 2 lakh DPIIT-recognised startups and has emerged as the world's third-largest startup ecosystem. #12YearsOfYuvaShakti
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Digital India in Textiles: Bringing Sericulture Online 📱🧵 Through integrated digital platforms, the Ministry of Textiles is enhancing transparency, simplifying registrations, enabling real-time monitoring, and improving access to critical information for farmers, rearers, and enterprises across India. #DigitalIndia #DigitalTransformation #MinistryOfTextiles #Sericulture #SilkSector #Textiles #12YearsOfSeva
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Concluding this week's WSCs' activities, reaffirming our commitment to nurturing, celebrating, and strengthening weavers
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Textiles Committee, Hyderabad participated in the Seminar on “Textiles for Global Markets” organised by HEPC, Chennai and sponsored by the Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, on 12 June 2026. The Committee delivered a presentation on Export Opportunities through FTA/PTAs and the Importance of Quality, benefiting master weavers, stakeholders, and handloom producer companies. #TextilesCommittee #HandloomExports #QualityMatters #GlobalMarkets
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The National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) is accelerating India’s journey towards becoming a global leader in technical textiles through focused investments in research, innovation, education, and market development. #NTTM #TechnicalTextiles #NewIndia #MinistryOfTextiles #12YearsOfSeva @NTTM_MoT
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टेक्सटाइल एक्सपोर्ट को 2.7 गुना बढ़ाकर $100 अरब तक पहुंचाने का लक्ष्य; 15 उच्च-आय वाले देशों पर विशेष फोकस: गिरिराज सिंह | एक्सक्लूसिव ndtvprofit.com/economy/goal-… via NaMo App
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आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेन्द्र मोदी जी का '5F विजन' (फार्म टू फाइबर, फाइबर टू फैक्ट्री, फैक्ट्री टू फैशन व फैशन टू फॉरेन) आज देश के टेक्सटाइल सेक्टर के विकास का मुख्य आधार बन चुका है। किसानों के खेतों से वैश्विक फैशन बाजार तक जुड़ी यह श्रृंखला इस क्षेत्र को नई दिशा दे रही है। इस सफल नीति से आज यह सेक्टर 5.3 करोड़ लोगों को प्रत्यक्ष रोजगार दे रहा है और आगामी 3 वर्षों में 2 करोड़ नए रोजगार सृजित करने की ओर अग्रसर है। '5F' के इसी विजन से हमारा टेक्सटाइल सेक्टर वैश्विक बाजार में भारत का गौरव बढ़ा रहा है। #5FVision #TextileSector #Employment #NewIndia
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Every handloom fabric carries more than threads— it carries stories, traditions, and generations of craftsmanship. From the hands of our artisans to homes across the nation, handloom remains a timeless symbol of India's heritage. Celebrating 12 years of empowering India's handloom legacy. What is your favorite handloom weave or textile tradition from India? Tell us in the comments. #HandloomHeritage #IndianHandloom #WeaversOfIndia #HandmadeInIndia #VocalForLocal
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What happens when two of the world's richest textile traditions come together? A shared heritage of craftsmanship. A shared commitment to innovation. A shared vision for sustainability. From preserving age-old traditions to creating future-ready opportunities, India and Japan are connected by values that transcend borders. Because the strongest partnerships are woven from shared values. Different roots. Shared values. One beautiful future. #IndiaJapan #Textiles #Craftsmanship #TextileHeritage #DesignInnovation #Sustainability #IndiaJapanRelations #CulturalExchange #FutureTogether @MEAIndia @IndianEmbTokyo @txcindia @TexComIndia
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