GREATER NOIDA, Aug. 8 -- With a focus on reviving traditional crafts and empowering women artisans, Greater Noida celebrated National Handloom Day on Thursday, aligning closely with Gautam Budh Nagar's One District One Product (ODOP) - garments-under the UP's initiative to boost local crafts and entrepreneurship. The event, organised by the Handloom Handicraft Export Welfare Association (HHEWA), honoured 135 women trained at the organisation's Ecotech 3 centre. These women, part of a 45-day training programme, were felicitated with certificates and awards for their work in stitching, weaving, and crafting decorative home products. "Our aim is to train 3,000 women in a year. Currently, 30-40 women are trained daily and earn Rs.9,000 to 12,000 per month," said Yashika Gupta ( chapter head, Noida) HHEWA. The initiative is privately funded and includes doorstep training for women unable to travel to the centre.On the occasion, chief guest MLA Tejpal Nagar, said, "The handloom sector is the soul of our cultural heritage and a testament to the skill of our weavers. Empowering women through such initiatives strengthens local economy and social fabric." HHEWA's president CP Sharma invoked the Prime Minister's call to support local products and artisans. "Apna Desh, Apna Bunkar, Apna Handloom," he said while urging citizens to embrace Indian textiles. The Greater Noida centre at Ecotech 3 has been operational for two years. "I never imagined my work could be recognised like this. Today, I feel proud and independent", said Sunita, an artisan. Other dignitaries present at the event included deputy commissioner (industries) Anil Kumar, and ACEO Naveen Saha among others. The organisation is holding similar events across Delhi, UP, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Tamil Nadu to promote handloom sector and support local artisans....