14 August 2023, Mumbai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 'Bhartiya Vastraevam ShilpKosh – A Repository of Textiles and Crafts' e-portal on National Handloom Day in New Delhi.
Unity in diversity: showcasing India's textiles
Developed by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in collaboration with the Ministry of Textiles, the portal unifies India's diverse clothing heritage. It provides a comprehensive platform for various clothing traditions to coexist.
Preserving cultural heritage
Addressing the audience, PM Modi highlighted the portal's role in preserving India's vibrant cultural heritage. He expressed satisfaction in seeing his concept of consolidating India's clothing diversity materialize.
Resource for exploration
The e-portal, a valuable resource, encompasses a craft atlas, cultural artifacts, and a visual museum. It is designed to aid individuals interested in understanding India's rich clothing traditions.
Khadi and village industries flourish
PM Modi shared the success of the khadi and village industries, boasting a turnover of over Rs 1.3 lakh crore, a substantial rise from Rs 30,000 crore a decade earlier.
Vocal for Local: A mass movement
He credited the 'Vocal for Local' ethos for this transformation, where citizens wholeheartedly embraced indigenous products, turning it into a mass movement.
Fostering cottage industries and handlooms
The Prime Minister elaborated on governmental initiatives fostering cottage industries and handlooms. These included the 'One District One Product' scheme, the Government e-Marketplace, the Mudra Yojana, and skill training programs.
