📌 Why in News?
On 19 April 2026, the Ministry of Textiles launched the “Vishwa Sutra – Weaves of India for the World” initiative at the 61st Femina Miss India event in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, to promote Indian handlooms globally.
🔥 Key Highlights
🔹 Development & Collaboration:
- Developed by Office of Development Commissioner (Handlooms)
- In collaboration with National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)
🔹 Scope & Scale:
- Showcases 30 handloom weaves
- Represents 30 Indian states
- Designs inspired by 30 different countries 🌍
🔹 Strategic Framework:
- Based on PM’s 5F Vision:
- 👉 Farm → Fibre → Factory → Fashion → Foreign
- Supports Vocal for Local to Global initiative
🔹 Objective:
- Promote Indian handloom in global fashion market
- Blend traditional crafts with modern design
🔹 Cultural & Economic Impact:
- Preserves cultural heritage
- Generates employment & sustainable livelihoods
📚 Additional Information
🔸 National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT):
- Established: 1986
- Statutory status: 2006
- HQ: New Delhi
🔸 Handloom Sector in India:
- India is the largest producer globally
- National Handloom Day: 7 August
- Linked with Swadeshi Movement (1905)
🧠 Why Important for Exams (UPSC / SSC / Economy + Culture)
- Important for:
- Handloom & textile sector
- Government initiatives (5F framework)
- Cultural heritage questions
⚡ One Line Revision
👉 Vishwa Sutra initiative launched to promote Indian handloom globally using the 5F framework.
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❓ FAQs (Google Featured Snippet Target)
Q1. What is Vishwa Sutra initiative?
👉 A program to promote Indian handlooms globally
Q2. What is 5F framework?
👉 Farm → Fibre → Factory → Fashion → Foreign
Q3. Who developed this initiative?
👉 Ministry of Textiles with NIFT
🇮🇳 विश्व सूत्र पहल से भारतीय हथकरघा को बढ़ावा
📌 क्यों चर्चा में?
19 अप्रैल 2026 को भारत ने हथकरघा को वैश्विक स्तर पर बढ़ावा देने के लिए यह पहल शुरू की।
🔥 मुख्य बिंदु
- 30 राज्यों की बुनाई
- 30 देशों से प्रेरणा
- 5F मॉडल लागू
📚 अतिरिक्त जानकारी
- NIFT स्थापना: 1986
- हैंडलूम दिवस: 7 अगस्त
🎯 परीक्षा हेतु महत्वपूर्ण बिंदु
- पहल: Vishwa Sutra
- मॉडल: 5F
📝 Practice MCQs (English + Hindi)
1. Vishwa Sutra initiative is related to?
यह किससे जुड़ा है?
A. Agriculture
B. Textile
C. Banking
D. Defence
👉 Answer: B
2. Initiative launched in which year?
यह कब शुरू हुआ?
A. 2025
B. 2026
C. 2024
D. 2023
👉 Answer: B
3. Number of weaves showcased?
कितनी बुनाई दिखाई गई?
A. 20
B. 25
C. 30
D. 35
👉 Answer: C
4. NIFT established in?
NIFT कब बना?
A. 1980
B. 1985
C. 1986
D. 1990
👉 Answer: C
5. 5F framework includes?
5F में क्या शामिल है?
A. Farm to Fashion
B. Fibre only
C. Full chain
D. None
👉 Answer: C
6. National Handloom Day is on?
हैंडलूम दिवस कब है?
A. July 7
B. August 7
C. September 7
D. October 7
👉 Answer: B
7. Swadeshi Movement started in?
स्वदेशी आंदोलन कब शुरू हुआ?
A. 1900
B. 1905
C. 1910
D. 1920
👉 Answer: B
8. India is largest producer of?
भारत किसका सबसे बड़ा उत्पादक है?
A. Silk
B. Cotton
C. Handloom
D. Wool
👉 Answer: C
9. Initiative launched by?
यह किसने शुरू किया?
A. Finance Ministry
B. Textile Ministry
C. Defence
D. Education
👉 Answer: B
10. Objective of Vishwa Sutra?
इसका उद्देश्य क्या है?
A. Local trade
B. Global promotion
C. Farming
D. Banking
👉 Answer: B
