Assam
September 25, 2026
A comprehensive series of cluster-level intensive training cum workshop programmes was successfully conducted during September 09th - 25th, 2026, benefiting 1,300 weavers and artisans across the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), Assam. The programmes were conducted under the project “Capacity Building Programme using ICT Tools & Technology to Enhance Livelihood of Weavers/Artisans of BTC, Assam, Phase-II”, funded by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and implemented by C-DAC, Kolkata, in association with Department of Handloom and Textiles, BTC, Assam.
The workshopwas conducted across Chirang, Tamulpur, Baksa (Mushalpur), Kokrajhar and Udalguri, covering a range of technical and market-oriented skills.The workshop included foundational craftsmanship, surface enhancement, product standardization and branding, natural dyeing, eri silkworm rearing, screen printing, fabric costing, fabric defect rectification, manual Jacquard card cutting and enlargement of traditional motifs.
The initiative aimed to strengthen the technical capabilities of local weavers and artisans by integrating traditional weaving practices with modern technical skills and market-oriented knowledge, thereby supporting sustainable livelihood opportunities, improved product quality and enhanced market readiness.
The successful completion of the training programmes reflects the collaborative efforts of C-DAC, Kolkata, the Government of Assam, local stakeholders, trainers, weavers and artisans towards strengthening the handloom and artisan ecosystem of BTC, Assam.
