Secretary of the Ministry of Textiles, Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, visited The Kunj, the flagship retail and cultural space of the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), during National Handicrafts & Heritage Week 2025. The visit occurred on December 10, 2025. Smt. Rao was accompanied by Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), Smt. Amrit Raj, and senior officials. She interacted with women-led craft retailers (Shilp Didis), artisans, and witnessed live demonstrations and masterclasses of traditional techniques. Artisans from various regions shared their journeys, challenges, and experiences in building sustainable livelihoods. Workshops, talks, and hands-on activities will be held at The Kunj from December 8-14, 2025, to highlight India’s craft heritage and encourage interaction with artisans. The Shilp Didi initiative aims to empower women artisans and strengthen village economies. The release ID is 2201916, and the visitor count is 1414. The press release is available in Urdu and Hindi.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Textiles: The primary government body responsible for the textile industry in India and organizing the National Handicrafts Week 2025 event.
National Handicrafts Week 2025: A week-long event focused on celebrating and promoting Indian handicrafts and heritage.
The Kunj: A flagship retail and cultural space of the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) where the National Handicrafts Week event is held.
Shilp Didi: An initiative empowering women artisans and strengthening village economies.
Ministry of Textiles
Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Smt. Neelam
Shami Rao visits The Kunj during National
Handicrafts Week 2025
Interacts with women-led craft retailers, Shilp Didis, and
women-led craft retailers
प्रव तथ: 10 DEC 2025 8:52PM by PIB Delhi
Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, visited The Kunj—the flagship retail and cultural
space of the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts)—as part of the National Handicrafts
& Heritage Week 2025 celebrations. She was accompanied by Development Commissioner (Handicrafts),
Smt. Amrit Raj, and senior officials.
The Secretary interacted with women-led craft retailers, Shilp Didis, and artisans, and witnessed live
demonstrations and masterclasses showcasing diverse traditional techniques.During an interactive session
with artisans from various regions, participants shared their journeys, challenges, and experiences in
building sustainable livelihoods through craft-based entrepreneurship.
Speaking on the occasion, the Secretary said that the Shilp Didi initiative is a transformative movement
that empowers women artisans, strengthens village economies, and helps take India’s handmade traditions
from local to global. She emphasised that empowering artisans is central to the vision of Atmanirbhar
Bharat and a key pathway to Viksit Bharat.A series of workshops, talks, and hands-on activities are being organised at The Kunj from 8–14
December 2025 to highlight India’s rich craft heritage.These engagements are designed to highlight
India’s diverse craft traditions, offer immersive learning experiences, and encourage visitors to interact
directly with artisans, techniques, and stories that embody our cultural legacy. Each participating brand
will contribute through thoughtfully planned sessions that showcase regional craftsmanship, traditional art
forms, and contemporary interpretations of heritage practices.
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(रलीज़ आईडी: 2201916) आगंतुक पटल : 1414
इस वज्ञ को इन भाषाओ ंम पढ़: Urdu , ही