{"id":355526,"date":"2025-08-05T04:05:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T22:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tehelka.com\/?p=355526"},"modified":"2025-08-06T12:54:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T07:24:08","slug":"ministry-of-textiles-launches-haat-on-wheels-as-part-of-11th-national-handloom-day-celebrations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tehelka.com\/ministry-of-textiles-launches-haat-on-wheels-as-part-of-11th-national-handloom-day-celebrations\/","title":{"rendered":"Ministry of Textiles launches \u201cHaat on Wheels\u201d as part of 11th National Handloom Day celebrations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh inaugurated the Exclusive Handloom Expo and the \u201cHaat on Wheels\u201d at Handloom Haat, in New Delhi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event was a celebration of 11th National Handloom Day organized by the ministry of textiles, in collaboration with the National Handloom Development Corporation (NHDC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It witnessed the presence of Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles Pabitra Margherita and Secretary Textiles Neelam Shami Rao.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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While  inaugurating the event Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, underscored the government\u2019s unwavering commitment to the promotion and preservation of India\u2019s traditional weaving practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Handlooms are not only a symbol of our cultural identity but also a significant contributor to the rural economy and livelihood of millions of weavers across the country, the Union minister said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The government is reinforcing its commitment to strengthening the handloom sector by supporting artisans, enhancing market access, and driving sustainable economic growth. The \u2018Haat on Wheels\u2019 initiative is another step towards bridging the gap between weavers and consumers, promoting self-reliance, and taking authentic, locally made products directly to the masses, Singh added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He visited the exclusive Handloom expo and interacted with weavers in the presence of the minister of State for textiles Secretary Textiles, DC Handlooms, DC Handicrafts and other senior officials from the ministry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s event focuses on \u201cMy Handloom, My Pride; My Product, My Pride\u201d and showcases 116 distinct weaves from across India \u2014 highlighting the country\u2019s rich and diverse textile legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, the launch of \u201cHaat on Wheels\u201d marks a pioneering step in the retail landscape of Indian handlooms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As a mobile handloom marketplace, the initiative will enable direct outreach to consumers across Delhi NCR, taking authentic, high-quality handloom products from artisans to bustling urban neighborhoods and cultural hotspots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting from Janpath, the vehicle will journey across key public areas \u2014 including markets, residential societies, and art zones \u2014 bridging the gap between heritage crafts and modern consumers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Handloom Expo, open to the public till 10 August, at Handloom Haat, brings together master weavers from across India, retailing region-specific handloom products and showcasing 116 unique weaves. The exhibition also features live weaving demonstrations as well, offering an immersive and educational experience for visitors, students, and craft enthusiasts alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the country celebrates the 11th edition of National Handloom Day, the Ministry’s focus remains centered on bringing Indian weavers into the national spotlight and ensuring their traditions are both honored and sustained.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Union Minister of Textiles Giriraj Singh inaugurated the Exclusive Handloom Expo and the \u201cHaat on Wheels\u201d at Handloom Haat, in New Delhi. The event was a celebration of 11th National Handloom Day organized by the ministry of textiles, in collaboration with the National Handloom Development Corporation (NHDC). It witnessed the presence of Minister of State […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":172,"featured_media":355527,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[36],"tags":[20043,20041,20042,18820],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tehelka.com\/rest-api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/355526"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tehelka.com\/rest-api\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tehelka.com\/rest-api\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tehelka.com\/rest-api\/wp\/v2\/users\/172"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tehelka.com\/rest-api\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=355526"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/tehelka.com\/rest-api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/355526\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":355531,"href":"https:\/\/tehelka.com\/rest-api\/wp\/v2\/posts\/355526\/revisions\/355531"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tehelka.com\/rest-api\/wp\/v2\/media\/355527"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tehelka.com\/rest-api\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=355526"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tehelka.com\/rest-api\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=355526"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tehelka.com\/rest-api\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=355526"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}