India, Aug. 12 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

The Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, today organised IIHT SUTRA 2026 - The Inaugural National Conclave of the Indian Institutes of Handloom Technology at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi.

Conceived as a first-of-its-kind national platform, IIHT SUTRA 2026 brought together policymakers, academia, industry leaders, research institutions, distinguished alumni and students to deliberate on the future of handloom education and its role in strengthening India's handloom ecosystem.

Organised under the theme "IIHTs: Weaving the Future of the Indian Handloom Sector - Educate. Innovate. Transform.", the conclave...