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Flipkart signs MoU with Karnataka govt to promote local art and craft

Flipkart said it has signed an MoU with Karnataka MSME and Mines department to promote the states arts, crafts and handloom sectors by bringing them on to e-commerce and providing market access

UP to amend textile, tourism policies to reboot industry, create jobs

The state signs MOUs with four leading industrial bodies to create employment for 1.1 mn returning migrants

As oblivion looms over weavers, a group is speaking for their survival

The group's chief believes that reviving the handicraft and handloom sector could be a critical step in developing a more robust economy

Pact between Gujarat handloom and Flipkart, CAIT condemns govt's move

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) in a statement said it "strongly condemned the decision of the Gujarat government announcing" this memorandum of understanding (MoU)

From Amazon to Flipkart: E-commerce firms bet big on brand Handloom

Flipkart, Amazon look to leverage the country's vast cache of handloom and hand-crafted products to push the cart on sustainable fashion

Bengaluru institutions dedicated to handloom sari help keep legacy alive

Bengaluru's handloom heritage has brave new showcases. They are rife with fascinating personal stories - of weaver and aficionado alike

PM urges people to use more handloom products

He said, rural economy will change if the sector is provided holistic support, e-platform for global marketing and facilities to weavers

E-commerce firms, retail groups boost handloom sales

The department, which comes under the Union Ministry of Textiles, has also tied up with 70 retailers to boost revenue