New Delhi, Dec. 20 -- Minister of State for Textiles Pabitra Margherita informed the Rajya Sabha on Friday that the government has undertaken several initiatives to strengthen the textile sector, including steps to boost participation by handloom weavers and traditional artisans, advance the PLI scheme for textiles, and roll out PM MITRA Parks.

Support for Handloom Weavers and Artisans

To ensure wider participation of handloom and traditional artisans, including those from Scheduled Caste communities and other social backgrounds, the Ministry of Textiles is implementing multiple schemes. These include the National Handloom Development Programme, Raw Material Supply Scheme, National Handicraft Development Programme and the Comprehensive ...