TRLM and IIT Roorkee signed MoU for development of Tripura's handloom sector

Agartala, Oct. 13 -- Tripura Rural Livelihood Mission (TRLM) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee to bridge the gap between Tripura's traditional handloom sector and contemporary market practices.

It specifically targeted 500 women weavers who are part of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) across the North Tripura, Unakoti, and Dhalai districts. The initiative will be driven by advancements in technology, innovative design, effective branding, entrepreneurship development, and enhanced access to digital markets.

The MoU was signed by Tarit Kanti Chakma, Chief Executive Officer of TRLM, and Dr Bibhuti Ranjan Bhattacharjya, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Design at IIT Roorkee...