Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia visited the Cultural Corridor at Bharat Mandapam, India, to showcase India's rich cultural traditions and technological advancements in the handloom sector.
The corridor features 14 stalls organized by the Ministry of Textiles and Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region DONER, which showcase exquisite handlooms and handicrafts from various parts of the country.
The corridor also showcases India's technological leadership through its Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), which facilitates cashless transactions for goods and services during the event via UPI services.
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A notable highlight of technology adoption is NEHHDC's case study on the application of Blockchain for the Traceability of Eri cocoon "fiber to fashion" value chain. NEHHDC is working with LW3 to design and develop a digital product passport for the handloom sector using Eri silk cocoon as sustainable fiber.
This passport provides transparency, traceability, and authenticity, ensuring fair trade practices and protecting the intellectual property of artisans and weavers.
Three stalls dedicated to NEHHDC under MoDONER showcase handlooms and handicrafts from the Northeastern states. Highlights include Shaphee Lanphee from Manipur at the Handlooms of North Eastern Region stall, cane sling bags and coin purses by artist Keisham Babita Devi from Manipur, and Manipuri home textiles by National Awardee Indira Chirom. Textiles crafted on loin looms, throw shuttles, and fly shuttle looms, including Enaphees and Moirangphees, are also on display.
The visit was part of the side events of the ongoing WTSA 24 and IMC24 in New Delhi, marking the beginning of a new chapter in India's digital journey and reinforcing the country's commitment to becoming a global leader in advanced communication technologies.
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FIRST Business Portal addressing the potential of business capability of North East Region.
