Itanagar, April 23 -- The Department of Textiles & Handicrafts, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH) at the State Banquet Hall here, marking a significant milestone towards the holistic development of the state's handicrafts sector.

The MoU outlines a comprehensive framework for collaboration, focusing on skill development through structured capacity-building programmes, product diversification aligned with global market trends, and strengthening branding, packaging, and storytelling of traditional crafts. It also aims to facilitate participation of artisans and entrepreneurs in national and international trade fairs, including the I...