Delhi Students Showcase Handloom Wear at Vastra Katha
Published on 7.16.25
More than 150 students from top institutions in Delhi, including LSR, Miranda House, Hindu College, Pearl Academy, are expected to participate in Vastra Katha, an event showcasing handloom wear. Renowned designers Rahul Mishra, Sanjay Garg, Surekha Jain, Rina Dhaka, and Pernia Qureshi will mentor young artisans. The Delhi Government aims to restructure the Delhi Khadi and Village Industries Board (DKVIB) with a turnaround plan, allocating Rs 50 crore for skilling and capacity-building in the handloom sector. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta have supported the revival of India's indigenous textile traditions under the "Vocal for Local" campaign, with Vastra Katha aiming to establish itself as an annual flagship event of Delhi, transforming DKVIB into a model board for artisan welfare and sustainable fashion.