India's Handloom Sector Poised for Global Growth

On National Handloom Day, India highlights handloom as a strategic sector for sustainable growth, supporting over 35 lakh weavers, 72% of whom are women. The government plans to strengthen 1,800 clusters across 500 districts, benefiting 65 lakh artisans, and launch initiatives like Handloom 4.0 to boost productivity and global competitiveness, aligning with the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.