Aug 12: NABARD, New Delhi Regional Office, organized an Exhibition-cum-Sale and Seminar on 10-11 August 2026 to commemorate National Handloom Day. The seminar deliberated on key challenges being faced by handloom sector such as sustainable development, enhancing competitiveness, and strategies for market expansion.
As a key note speaker , Dr. K. Mahesh, IAS, Secretary , Culture , GNCTD & MD Delhi Khadi & Village Industries Board emphasized the need for coordinated efforts among government agencies, financial institutions, artisans, and other stakeholders for the holistic development of the handloom sector.
Shri Nabin Kumar Roy, Chief General Manager, NABARD, New Delhi Regional Office, highlighted the role of ecosystem enablers such as NABARD, the Government of India, NHDC, and other institutions in the sustainable development of the handloom and handicrafts sectors. He elaborated on NABARD’s support through financial and developmental interventions, including capacity building, technology upgradation, and market access initiatives, and called for collective efforts to develop the handloom identity for Delhi.
Shri Chandan Kumar, CGM, RBI pointed that access to credit, adoption of technology, and skill development are essential for improving the competitiveness of the sector.
Sh Rajeev Ashok, MD, NHDC highlighted NHDC’s initiatives for promoting Geographical Indication (GI) products and improving the working conditions of weavers, while Shri T.D. Shivakumar, CGM Exim Bank underscored the crucial role of financial institutions in expanding the global market reach of Indian handloom products.
Other speakers including weavers hoped for a coordinated approach by all the stakeholders and expressed hope that a beginning is being made by NABARD.
The seminar chaired by Dr. K. Mahesh, IAS, Managing Director, Delhi Khadi and Village Industries Board and Secretary, GNCTD was also attended by several distinguished dignitaries viz. Shri Chandan Kumar, Chief General Manager, Reserve Bank of India, Shri Nabin Kumar Roy, Chief General Manager, NABARD, Shri Pushpas Pandey, Managing Director, NABCONS, Commodore Rajeev Ashok (Retd.), Managing Director, NHDC, Shri T.D. Shivakumar, Chief General Manager, EXIM Bank,, Dr. Shinju Mahajan, Director, NIFT Delhi,, and Shri Vishesh Nautiyal, Director, Weavers’ Service Centre. In addition, all Lead District Managers of Delhi State, weavers’ cooperatives, artisan groups, and NABARD senior officers also actively participated in the programme.
As part of the Handloom Day , 7 stalls were put up for Exhibition cum Sale of Handloom products showcasing products from various states, including Uttar Pradesh, Madhya
Pradesh, Haryana, and Delhi. The exhibition featured Kanchipuram sarees, batik prints, dohars, dhotis, ready-made garments, table mats, durries, and other handcrafted products, attracting significant attention from visitors. The exhibition effectively showcased the richness, diversity, and exceptional craftsmanship of India’s handloom tradition.
The seven-stall exhibition recorded sales amounting to over three lakhs of rupees.
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