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India’s Handloom Schools Get New Partnerships to Grow Skills

The Union Textiles Minister inaugurated the Indian Institutes of Handloom Technology SUTRA 2026 conclave, a national forum for handloom education.

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Giriraj Singh highlighted the importance of combining traditional handloom craft with modern technology.

Indian Institutes of Handloom Technology will expand Bachelor of Technology programmes and modernise laboratories.

The Memorandums of Understanding will facilitate skill development, industry exposure, and entrepreneurship training.

The event showcased student innovations and discussed future‑ready education strategies.

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Three Memorandums of Understanding were signed with an industry leader, a textile research association, and a management institute.

These agreements aim to enrich curricula, provide internships, support research, and develop leadership among students.

Outstanding students received gold medals and the ministry released a booklet celebrating alumni achievements.

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conclave

a large meeting where experts discuss important topics

Memorandum of Understanding

a formal agreement between two or more parties

curriculum

the set of subjects and lessons taught in a school

entrepreneurship

the process of starting and running new businesses

B.Tech programmes

college courses that lead to a Bachelor of Technology degree

modernise

to update and improve with new technology

innovation

creating new ideas or methods

capacity building

helping people or organisations become stronger and more effective

leadership development

training people to guide and manage others

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