The Ministry of Textiles and famous designers collaborate to make India the world's fashion capital

11 February 2022, Mumbai:

Piyush Goyal, the Union Minister of Textiles, Commerce, and Industry, has urged Indian designers to collaborate to guarantee that selected craft artisans receive an extra Rs.1,000 per month.

He asked 30,000 NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology) graduates to bring about change in the Craft Ecosystem in a virtual gathering with famous designers. Each alumnus should adopt a craftsperson and commit time to teaching the less fortunate members of society about design, management, and technology.

The group discussed how to make India the world's fashion capital and to encourage our country's artists and weavers, who are the genuine ambassadors of our culture and craft history.

It was attended by 27 famous NIFT graduates and well-known designers with considerable expertise in India's handloom and handicraft industries, including Sunita Shanker, Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Tanveen Ratti, and Suket Dhir. This meeting also included UP Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, and Shantmanu, Director General, NIFT.

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The Minister praised the designers for their unique perspectives and enthusiasm for Indian crafts. He emphasised the importance of respecting a nation's art, craft, culture, history, and legacy, as well as assuring the designers that all of the issues expressed or addressed will be taken into consideration moving forward.

The concept of wearing khadi/handloom one day a week and designers' pride in the country were both appealing.

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*Figures mentioned in the above article have been sourced from Tehelka & Apparel Resources article.