Agartala, Aug. 7 -- The Tripura government observed the 11th National Handloom Day on Thursday at Pragya Bhavan in Agartala and highlighted various assistance schemes designed to recognise the contributions of handloom artisans in the state and support their livelihoods.

The day, initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2015, aims to honour the rich legacy of India's handloom industry and the invaluable contributions of handloom weavers across the country.

The event saw the presence of Bikas Debbarma, Minister for Tribal Welfare, Handloom, Handicrafts & Sericulture, and Statistics, Government of Tripura, as the chief guest. Among the special guests were Ajit Shukla Das, Director of Handloom, Handicrafts and Sericulture, and Lalmingt...