Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma has highlighted the significant contribution of the Northeastern states to the country’s handloom and handicraft sector, which accounts for 60% of the national workforce. He proposed a roadmap to harness the region’s potential, including establishing Common Facility Centres, providing structured training for artisans, developing inter-state collaboration, standardizing product quality and branding, and encouraging innovation in skill development and design. Lalduhoma expressed confidence that with coordinated efforts and appropriate investment, the Northeast could become a globally recognized textile hub. The region’s rich heritage in handlooms and handicrafts can generate livelihoods, foster innovation, and position India’s cultural legacy globally.
