{
  "id": 15414340,
  "title": "Nitin Gadkari's village to become a textile hub?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/nitin-gadkaris-village-to-become-a-textile-hub",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-18T12:59:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/cons-products/garments-/-textiles/nitin-gadkaris-village-to-become-a-textile-hub-how-a-handloom-project-aims-to-employ-5000-women-and-take-sarees-global/articleshow/135029066.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Union Minister Nitin Gadkari revealed plans to transform Dhapewada, his hometown near Nagpur, into a textile hub that would revitalize traditional handloom weaving and generate employment for the local Halba Adivasi community. The project, launched in 2021, focuses on creating textile products for local women and aims to expand its operations to international markets through exports and AI integration. Dhapewada Textile Udyog Producer Company Limited, a private entity, was inaugurated by BJP MP Hema Malini. Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh also attended the event. The goal is to train 5,000 women and create a sustainable livelihood for the traditional weavers. The initiative aims to produce tussar silk, silk-cotton, and cotton sarees, with a vision to showcase traditional textiles on a global stage. The project's success may depend on maintaining market demand, expanding market access, and ensuring equitable benefits for the women and their families involved in the weaving process.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}