Amaravati Phase-I to Be Completed by 2028: Anitha
Home minister Vangalapudi Anitha said the Andhra Pradesh government aims to complete the first phase of Amaravati by 2028 as part of its vision to develop a world-class capital.
The National Institute of Design (NID), Amaravati, on Wednesday organised a series of events to promote handloom fabrics and encourage young people to appreciate India's rich weaving heritage as part of the 12th National Handloom Day celebrations.
The programme featured a handloom fashion show by NID students, design competitions, handloom exhibitions, live weaving demonstrations, quiz contests and saree draping competitions.
Addressing the gathering, Weavers' Service Centre (WSC), Vijayawada, Deputy Director Anas Shah B. said the celebrations were organised under the Ministry of Textiles through the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms).
He said National Handloom Day, observed annually on August 7, commemorates the Swadeshi Movement of 1905 and honours the contribution of India's handloom weavers to preserving the country's textile and cultural heritage.
Anas Shah said the objective was to create awareness about genuine handloom products, encourage young people to appreciate traditional weaving techniques and promote greater use of handloom textiles. He emphasised the need to preserve and promote the country's handloom heritage through innovation and sustainable design.
Prizes were distributed to winners of various competitions, while cultural performances by students marked the celebrations.
Among those present were WSC Assistant Director N. Gnanasekaran, NID Associate Senior Faculty Arnab Senapati, Technical Superintendent Biswajit Diyasi and Textile Designer Sameer Kumar Kar.