Bhubaneswar, Nov. 3 -- The National Conference on Handlooms & Handicrafts 2025 concluded in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

The two-day event, organised by the Offices of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms) and Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) under the Ministry of Textiles, brought together senior officials from States and Union Territories, policymakers, and sector experts to discuss a unified strategy for handloom and handicraft development.

Discussions centred on assessing the current landscape of the handmade economy and shaping the contours of a forthcoming national scheme aimed at deeper State involvement, strengthened governance, and sustainable sectoral growth.

Key mission frameworks were presented during the event. Dr. M. Bee...