Kota, May 17 -- In a major boost to India's handloom sector, a significant initiative has been launched to develop a new premium fusion fabric by blending Rajasthan's traditional Kota Doria with Northeast India's renowned Eri Silk.

A high-level delegation, led by Sanjay Jaju, Secretary of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), alongside fashion designers and weavers, met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla at the Lok Sabha Camp Office in Kota on Sunday to discuss the roadmap for this textile integration.

Speaking on the occasion, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla emphasized that Kota Doria is not just a garment but a symbol of the identity of the Hadoti region and the hard work of its local weavers.

"Blending Kota Doria with the ...