09/09/2026
Strengthening skills, technology adoption and sustainable livelihoods for Assam’s handloom and textile community.
C-DAC welcomed Shri Biswajit Daimary, Hon’ble Minister of Handloom & Textiles, Sericulture, Sports & Youth Welfare, and Skill, Employment & Entrepreneurship, Government of Assam, during his visit to the Capacity Building Project Centre at Handloom Training Institute, Mushalpur, Baksa.
The visit was undertaken under the Capacity Building Programme using ICT Tools & Technology to Enhance Livelihood of Weavers/Artisans of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), Assam, supported by the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India, and implemented by Centre for Development of Advanced Computing : C-DAC Kolkata.
During the visit, the Hon’ble Minister interacted with students and trainees, reviewed ongoing activities and discussed the future prospects of the handloom and textile sector, with a focus on strengthening skills and creating sustainable livelihood opportunities.
The visit was attended by Shri Maheswar Basumatary, Hon’ble Executive Member, Handloom & Textiles, BTC; Hon’ble MLAs from Baksa and Manas constituencies; the District Commissioner, Baksa; Shri Asit Kumar Singh, Programme Director, C-DAC Kolkata; the Managing Director and officials of North-Eastern Handicraft & Handloom Development Corporation, Nehhdc; and senior officials from BTC and the Government of Assam.
The interaction also highlighted opportunities for technology adoption, entrepreneurship, skill development and market access, supporting the growth of traditional handloom and textile practices in the region.
C-DAC remains committed to technology enabled capacity building and livelihood enhancement for weavers and artisans, contributing to a stronger and more sustainable handloom ecosystem.
