Union Minister of Textiles, Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food and Public Distribution stated that steps needsto be taken to increase the production capacities of handloom sector from existing 60 thousand crore rupees to over one lakh25 thousand crore rupees within three years. He added that target must be set to increase the export of handloom items fromexisting 2,500 crore rupees to 10,000 crore rupees in the next three years. Addressing an event on the occasion of 7thNational Handloom Day Minister stated that nation is committed to ensure sustainable development of the handloom sectorthereby empowering handloom weavers and workers financially and instilling pride in their exquisite craftsmanship. Theminister announced that a Committee will be constituted consisting of all weavers, trainers equipment makers , marketingexperts and other stake holders to recommend ways and means to achieve the objective and improve all round progress ofhandloom sector.
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