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Handloom Hackathon 2026: Textile Ministry Turns To Innovation For Sector Revival

The Ministry of Textiles has launched Handloom Hackathon 2026, a national innovation challenge to drive technology, design and sustainable solutions for India’s handloom sector.

Launched as part of National Handloom Day 2026 celebrations, the initiative invites students, startups, researchers, designers, entrepreneurs and handloom practitioners to develop ideas that can improve competitiveness and create scalable solutions for the sector.

Registrations are open until 20 July. Shortlisted teams will showcase their innovations at the grand finale on 1 August at FITT, IIT Delhi before an expert jury.

Development Commissioner (Handlooms) Dr. M. Beena said the hackathon will connect India’s youth with the heritage of handlooms, creating solutions to address sector challenges and support sustainable growth.

Registrations are open until 20 July. Shortlisted teams will showcase their innovations at the grand finale on 1 August at FITT, IIT Delhi before an expert jury. Development Commissioner (Handlooms) Dr. M. Beena said the hackathon will connect India’s youth with the heritage of handlooms, creating solutions to address sector challenges and support sustainable growth.

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