New Delhi, Feb. 23 -- Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh on Monday inaugurated the Special Handloom Expo and presided over the 43rd Foundation Day celebrations of the National Handloom Development Corporation (NHDC) at Handloom Haat, Janpath here.

The Ministry of Textiles mentioned that the celebration marked a significant milestone in NHDC's 43-year journey of strengthening India's handloom ecosystem and supporting the livelihoods of weavers nationwide.

Addressing the gathering, Giriraj Singh emphasised the pivotal role of the handloom sector in sustaining rural livelihoods and promoting sustainable, indigenous production systems.

He reiterated the Government of India's commitment to strengthening domestic manufacturing, expanding ...