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Celebrating National Handloom Day by honouring the skilled artisans who preserve our rich weaving traditions.
07/08/2026

Celebrating National Handloom Day by honouring the skilled artisans who preserve our rich weaving traditions.

Long before power looms, the Northeast was weaving its own story - one thread at a time.Handloom in India's Northeast is...
04/08/2026

Long before power looms, the Northeast was weaving its own story - one thread at a time.

Handloom in India's Northeast isn't a craft that was learned. It was inherited. Tribal communities across the region used the loin loom, which is one of the oldest weaving devices in the world, long before mechanisation touched textiles anywhere. Every tribal woman traditionally learned the craft, often on these simple looms, weaving for her own family.

Every state, every tribe, tells a different story:
Assam's mekhela-chadar and gamosa, Nagaland's shawls and mekhela woven to distinguish one clan from another, Manipur's phanek and moirang-phee, Mizoram's puan, Meghalaya's dakmanda - each pattern a language of its own, marking clan and identity.

Mahatma Gandhi once said that Assamese women could weave dreams on their looms. That skill still runs deep, according to the official Fourth All India Handloom Census by the Ministry of Textiles, 58% of India's entire handloom workforce comes from the North Eastern Region (NER) alone, most of them women.

This isn't just heritage. It's livelihood, identity, and economy woven into one, and it's still very much alive in homes across Northeast India today.

At ICCo India, we work with these very artisans, helping traditional skills find new markets, without losing what makes them irreplaceable. Follow our journey as we help tradition find tomorrow.

Two-day Honey Market Place 🐝 East Centre for Technology Application and Reach, NECTAR, in collaboration with ICCo India...
19/04/2026

Two-day Honey Market Place 🐝

East Centre for Technology Application and Reach, NECTAR, in collaboration with ICCo India, , , and , organized a two-day Honey Market Place at on 17-18 April 2026 to promote from the and strengthen direct market linkages between producers and buyers.

The event featured an inaugural session graced by Dr. Arun Kumar Sarma (Director General, NECTAR), Ms. Namrata Khanna (Director, India Honey Alliance), and Dr. Usha Dixit, Scientist, along with buyers, students, NECTAR officials, NGOs, and members of the Assam People Welfare Association–Noida.

Dr. Arun Sarma, Director General of NECTAR, highlighted the organization’s efforts in advancing , supporting over 1,000 farmers, distributing bee colonies, and strengthening infrastructure and market systems in the region.

Welcoming the gathering, Shri Alay Barah, Executive Director of ICCo, emphasized that the event would create new market hashtag for Northeast beekeepers through direct engagement with major brands and customers, while also promoting knowledge sharing, partnerships, and sustainable livelihoods.

Other speakers, including Shri Rajendra Jena, Ms. Namrata Khanna (Indian Honey Alliance), and Dr. Usha Dixit, emphasized the importance of , , and addressing challenges such as while expanding opportunities.

A key highlight was the - meet, which provided farmers with practical inputs on quality improvement and market access. KisanSay, represented by Mr. Malay Dubey, shared a transparent, farmer-focused procurement approach, while participation from brands like Patanjali Foods, Haldiram Products Private Limited, and emerging players such as Makarandi and Staple Kaka indicated strong potential for partnerships and capacity-building support.

The event also featured an exhibition of honey and beehive products, technical sessions on quality and marketing, and student engagement activities. Overall, it strengthened collaboration, enhanced visibility for Northeast honey, and set the stage for sustained growth in the sector.

25/02/2026

We are pleased to share a news video covering the inauguration of Project – Village Lab for Sustainable Livelihoods, implemented by with support from , in collaboration with , Morigaon.

The coverage highlights key addresses by senior officials and programme experts, The feature reflects a shared commitment towards building sustainable and resilient rural livelihoods. 🌱

We are pleased to share that ICCo successfully inaugurated the Project – Village Lab for Sustainable Livelihoods on th...
25/02/2026

We are pleased to share that ICCo successfully inaugurated the Project – Village Lab for Sustainable Livelihoods on the 24 February 2026 at Kumarkuchi Village, Morigaon, Assam 🌱

A project Supported by to be implemented by in collaboration with , Morigaon, marks the beginning of a collective effort to strengthen sustainable, community-driven livelihoods at the village level.

The programme was graced by the presence of the Chief General Manager, - National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, the Senior Scientist and Head of , Morigaon, the District Development Manager, Morigaon, the Gobha Raja, Members of the , Morigaon, the Block Project Manager of , , President of the Gobha Panchayat and The Executive Director of .

In addition, over 200+ community members from our targetted villages of , and attended the programme, reflecting strong community engagement and collective ownership of the initiative.

The formal inauguration and sapling distribution symbolised our shared commitment to sustainability, local action, and resilient rural futures.

At ICCo, we continue to work and communities to translate ideas into meaningful impact and build resilient, sustainable rural livelihoods.



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