New Delhi (thestates.news)| The Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, today organised IIHT SUTRA 2026 – The Inaugural National Conclave of the Indian Institutes of Handloom Technology at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi.
Conceived as a first-of-its-kind national platform, IIHT SUTRA 2026 brought together policymakers, academia, industry leaders, research institutions, distinguished alumni and students to deliberate on the future of handloom education and its role in strengthening India’s handloom ecosystem.
Organised under the theme “IIHTs: Weaving the Future of the Indian Handloom Sector – Educate. Innovate. Transform.”, the conclave marked a significant step towards repositioning the Indian Institutes of Handloom Technology (IIHTs) as centres of excellence for technical education, research, innovation, entrepreneurship and industry collaboration.
The conclave was inaugurated by Shri Giriraj Singh, Union Minister of Textiles, in the presence of Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary, Textiles, Dr. Beena M., Development Commissioner (Handlooms) and other distinguished dignitaries representing Government, industry, academia and the handloom sector.(s-pib)
