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Meghalaya CM launches dedicated Handloom Department at MANITEX 2026 to aid artisans
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 02:01 AM
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Meghalaya Chief Minister announced the creation of a dedicated handloom department during the MANITEX 2026 exhibition, aiming to strengthen the state's artisan community.
Meghalaya's chief minister unveiled a new handloom department at the MANITEX 2026 textile exhibition, signalling the state government's commitment to reviving the traditional weaving sector. The announcement was made during a press briefing at the expo, where officials highlighted the department's role in coordinating training, design support and market linkage for local artisans.
The dedicated department will operate under the state's Ministry of Handicrafts and Textiles, with a budget earmarked for skill‑development programmes, modern equipment subsidies and participation in national and international trade fairs. Officials said the initiative aims to create sustainable livelihoods and curb migration of weavers to other states.
Industry observers noted that MANITEX, one of India's premier textile fairs, provides a strategic platform for the launch, allowing Meghalaya's handloom products to gain visibility among buyers and designers. The government plans to roll out the department's first schemes by early 2027, with regular monitoring to assess impact on artisan incomes.
The dedicated department will operate under the state's Ministry of Handicrafts and Textiles, with a budget earmarked for skill‑development programmes, modern equipment subsidies and participation in national and international trade fairs. Officials said the initiative aims to create sustainable livelihoods and curb migration of weavers to other states.
Industry observers noted that MANITEX, one of India's premier textile fairs, provides a strategic platform for the launch, allowing Meghalaya's handloom products to gain visibility among buyers and designers. The government plans to roll out the department's first schemes by early 2027, with regular monitoring to assess impact on artisan incomes.