{"id":328,"date":"2025-08-02T19:22:58","date_gmt":"2025-08-02T19:22:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ranjantechnologies.com\/newspaper\/?p=328"},"modified":"2025-08-13T16:14:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T16:14:13","slug":"union-minister-nitin-gadkari-launches-threaded-tales-of-vidarbha-celebrating-handloom-heritage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ranjantechnologies.com\/newspaper\/union-minister-nitin-gadkari-launches-threaded-tales-of-vidarbha-celebrating-handloom-heritage\/","title":{"rendered":"Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Launches &#8216;Threaded Tales Of Vidarbha&#8217;, Celebrating Handloom Heritage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Launches &#8216;Threaded Tales Of Vidarbha&#8217;, A Book Celebrating Handloom Heritage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, launched the book &#8216;Threaded Tales Of Vidarbha&#8217; on July 31, 2025, in New Delhi. The book, initiated by Dr. M Beena, Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, in collaboration with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI) and renowned designer Shruti Sancheti, showcases the rich handloom heritage of the Vidarbha region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Highlights of the Book Launch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Empowering Women Weavers<\/em>: Gadkari expressed his delight over the launch, stating that the book will boost the local economy and offer exposure to women working in the textile sector.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Preserving Cultural Legacy<\/em>: The minister praised the book, saying it tells the story of handlooms, culture, and history, and what once appeared to have finished will rise again.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Showcasing Local Talent<\/em>: Designer Shruti Sancheti described the book as a humble attempt to document Vidarbha&#8217;s rich weaving legacy, emphasizing her inspiration from the weavers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/ranjantechnologies.com\/newspaper\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ANI-20250731175209_202507.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-330\" style=\"width:900px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ranjantechnologies.com\/newspaper\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ANI-20250731175209_202507.jpg 420w, https:\/\/ranjantechnologies.com\/newspaper\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ANI-20250731175209_202507-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ranjantechnologies.com\/newspaper\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ANI-20250731175209_202507-80x60.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Impact of the Book<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The book aims to \u00b9 \u00b2:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Revive Traditional Crafts<\/em>: By documenting untold stories of local weavers and handloom traditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Support Local Economy<\/em>: By promoting the handloom industry and providing employment opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Empower Women<\/em>: By highlighting their contributions to the textile sector.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Book<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8216;Threaded Tales Of Vidarbha&#8217; is a testament to the region&#8217;s rich cultural heritage, featuring traditional textiles and motifs. The book brings forth the stories of local weavers who have been engaged in creating handlooms for decades \u00b9.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Launches &#8216;Threaded Tales Of Vidarbha&#8217;, A Book Celebrating Handloom Heritage Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, launched the book &#8216;Threaded Tales Of Vidarbha&#8217; on July 31, 2025, in New Delhi. 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