New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- The Ministry of Textiles organised the National Handloom Designers' Conclave 2026 at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, to discuss design-led innovation and product development in the handloom sector.

The conclave was organised by the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms) and brought together policymakers, fashion designers, textile experts, academicians, cluster designers, master weavers, exporters, retailers and other stakeholders.

Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Neelam Shami Rao, Development Commissioner (Handlooms) Dr. M. Beena, Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) Amrit Raj and DDG, Ministry of Textiles, Akhilesh Kumar were among those present at the event.

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