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Handloom Hackathon 2026 ‘Weaving Innovation’ launched by Ministry of Textiles
Launch of Handloom Hackathon 2026
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 8 Jul 2026 · 1 min
Overview of Handloom Hackathon 2026
The Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, has launched Handloom Hackathon 2026 – “Weaving Innovation”, a national innovation challenge aimed at harnessing technology, design, entrepreneurship and sustainable solutions to strengthen India’s handloom sector. The initiative is being organised as part of the celebrations of National Handloom Day 2026.
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Potential impact on the economy and craftsmanship
This Hackathon addresses key issues facing the handloom sector, promoting sustainability and innovation.
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