{
  "id": 5277351,
  "title": "Centre Taking Steps To Promote Handloom: Rajya Sabha MP Medha Kulkarni In Pune",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/centre-taking-steps-to-promote-handloom-rajya-sabha-mp-medha-kulkarni",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T07:10:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/pune/centre-taking-steps-to-promote-handloom-rajya-sabha-mp-medha-kulkarni-in-pune"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pune: Central Government is taking several steps to promote India's handloom industry and provide better market opportunities for local artisans, stated Rajya Sabha MP Dr Medha Kulkarni. Kulkarni made the remarks during the inauguration of Nirupa’s Yeola Paithani and Silk Sarees outlet in Pune, which also has a branch in Thane. The brand recently opened its first showroom in the city. \"India boasts a variety of textiles that are famous in different regions. The government is implementing numerous initiatives to promote handloom and offer market access to products made by skilled artisans,\" Kulkarni remarked, mentioning the National Handloom Day, MSME schemes, and credit facilities for artisans. She emphasized the importance of preserving traditional weaving skills and livelihoods, adding that saree weaving is an art that needs to be encouraged among future generations. Kulkarni also mentioned that efforts are being made to secure space at railway stations for textile outlets and the sale of locally crafted handicraft products. Nirupa Tayade, founder of Nirupa’s, mentioned that the showroom showcases Yeola Paithani, Banarasi, silk, and Patola sarees, priced between ₹2,000 and ₹7 lakh. She explained that the sarees are handwoven on traditional looms by skilled artisans.",
  "summary": "Pune: The Central Government is undertaking several initiatives to promote India’s handloom sector and create better market opportunities for local artisans, said Rajya Sabha MP Dr Medha Kulkarni. Kulkarni was speaking at the inauguration of the Pune outlet of Nirupa’s Yeola Paithani and Silk Sarees on Bhandarkar Road. The brand, which has an outlet in Thane, has opened its first showroom in…",
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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."
}