Handloom — weaving India’s heritage into global growth

The article highlights handloom as a strategic sector for India's economic growth, cultural preservation, and global competitiveness, especially in the context of 'Viksit Bharat 2047'. It emphasizes handloom's historical significance, its role in women-led development and rural entrepreneurship, and the government's policy interventions (schemes, clusters, technology integration like Handloom 4.0, GI tags) to strengthen the sector, improve weavers' livelihoods, and promote 'Brand India' globally.