India, April 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

In a landmark initiative, the Office of the Development Commissioner for Handlooms, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, has collaborated with the Femina Miss India platform for the first time to showcase the richness and diversity of Indian handlooms on a global stage.

Under the thematic initiative "Vishwa Sutra - Weaves of India for the World", an exclusive handloom collection will be unveiled during the grand finale of Femina Miss India. The collection celebrates the artistry of Indian weavers and highlights the sustainability and cultural depth of the handloom sector.

A unique feature of the initiative is the participation of State and Union Territory winners, eac...