Delhi: US Commerce Secy Gina M Raimondo, Darshana Jardosh visits Handloom Haat at Janpath

US Secretary of Commerce Gina M Raimondo along with Union Minister of State for Railways and Textiles Darshana Jardosh on March 10 visited the Handloom Haat, Janpath. During her visit, she witnessed the live loom and craft demonstration at the Handloom Haat. Gina Raimondo interacted with women artisans and weavers and appreciated the significant contribution of women in the textile sector. The week-long celebratory program has been organised by the Ministry of Textiles, as part of International women’s day ‘Viraasat Celebrating Shakti’. In the spirit of the celebration of India’s Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, 75 stalls have been put up by women handloom weavers, craft persons, entrepreneurs & designers including many national awardees. Union Minister of State for Railways and Textiles explained the vitality of handloom and handicrafts to the US Secretary of Commerce with a special focus on their importance as part of India’s cultural heritage and as source of employment for a large number of people, especially women. She further stressed upon the circularity & sustainability in Handicrafts and Handlooms.