Handloom Sector, next to the agriculture provides massive employment to the rural artisans. So far as our State is concerned, it has a rich tradition of producing handloom products. Even the skill and knowledge imbibed over the generation, has given the Odisha hand woven textiles an unparalleled depth, range, strength and vigor. Handloom cloth is one of the richest and resilient medium of ethnic expressions. Handloom industry is the largest and the most important cottage industry in Odisha
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Honourable Chief Minister of Odisha
Honourable Minister of State
Commissioner cum Secretary to Govt. HT&H Dept
Director of Textiles & Handloom, Odisha
To ensure sustainable livelihood for existing weavers and sericulture farmers.
To maximize self employment opportunities.
To popularise the Hand-woven products of Odisha through publicity and brand building and enhance its market share at National and International levels.
Ensuring optimum working environment and welfare of weavers and sericulture farmers.
Strengthening of Odisha’s rich Handloom heritageStrengthening of Odisha’s rich Handloom heritage.
Socio-economic empowerment of weavers and sericulture farmers.