New Delhi, July 31 -- Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, launched the book 'Threaded Tales Of Vidarbha' on Thursday, July 31.

The book is an initiative by Dr M Beena, Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, along with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) and famed designer Shruti Sancheti. The minister was present as the chief guest at the event, accompanied by his wife and other officials.

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Based on the traditional textiles and motifs of the Vidarbha region, the book brings several untold stories of the local weavers, who have been engaged in the art of creating handlooms for several decades.

Speaking at the event, the Union Mi...