News and Events

23–28 August 2025 | Sironj Weavers at Vidisha Exhibition

CIDA supported the Sironj Weavers Collections to showcase their handloom products at the exhibition-cum-sale fair organized by the Vidisha District Administration at Ravindra Bhavan. Inaugurated by the District Collector, the event enabled the cooperative to achieve sales worth Rs. 20,000. Beyond sales, the participation significantly enhanced the weavers’ visibility, strengthened their branding, and created opportunities

7–9 August 2025 | Sironj Weavers at National Handloom Day Exhibition, Ujjain

CIDA facilitated the participation of the Sironj Weavers Collection team in the National Handloom Day Exhibition held at Cosmos Mall, Ujjain, with support from NABARD. The three-day event provided the weavers a valuable platform to showcase their handloom products to a wider urban audience, enhance branding, and build new market linkages. Participation in such national-level

18 July 2025 | Meeting with Bankers for Credit Linkage, Sironj

CIDA, along with the Sironj Weavers Collections team, participated in a one-day meeting in Sironj organized by LDM-SBI and chaired by the SDM Vidisha to discuss credit linkages for 60 women weavers trained under the LEDP project supported by NABARD among other issues. Key bankers, AGM NABARD, and other officials attended the meeting, which focused

12 July 2025 | Sironj Weavers Exhibits Products before the Union Agriculture Minister

CIDA supported the Sironj Weavers Collection in showcasing their products at a one-day exhibition organized by the district administration at the Collector’s premises during the high-profile visit of MPs and MLAs of Vidisha. Shri Shivraj Singh Chauhan, Union Agriculture Minister of India, was the chief guest and visited the weavers’ stall, expressing interest in visiting

13 May 2025 | NABARD CGM Visited Sironj Weavers CFC

Smt. C. Saraswati, Chief General Manager of NABARD, visited the renovated Sironj Weavers Common Facility Centre (CFC), an initiative by CIDA to revive traditional handloom livelihoods and promote women-led entrepreneurship. She inaugurated the ‘Sironj Weavers Collection’ booklet, launched digital market access via ONDC, and initiated identity card registration on the Handicrafts Portal. Women weavers shared

18 March 2025 | Sironj Weavers Exhibits Products for Indian Military Academy visitors, at Vidisha

CIDA facilitated, Sironj Weavers showcased their handloom collection at the Janpad Panchayat in Vidisha during the visit of a high-level delegation from the Indian Military Academy and an African embassy. The delegation highly appreciated the craftsmanship and community initiative, recognising the potential for international collaboration in promoting rural handloom. This exposure not only built pride

7 March 2025 | NIFT Students Academic Exposure Visit to Sironj Weavers

40 students and faculty from NIFT Bhopal, led by Mohamed Imran, visited the Sironj Weavers Collection Cluster as part of an academic exposure trip. The visit offered hands-on insights into traditional handloom weaving, indigenous techniques, and grassroots cluster development. Students engaged with local artisans and explored branding efforts under the Sironj initiative. This meaningful exchange

14 February 2025 | Sironj Weavers Interaction with Vidisha Collector and Media

CIDA assisted Sironj Weavers Collection team to meet government higher officials at the government Guesthouse in Sironj, 15 women weavers proudly displayed their products before the District Collector, SDM, AGM-NABARD, and media representatives. The event provided a crucial platform for the weavers to highlight their skills, share challenges, and seek institutional support for marketing and

13 February 2025 | Sironj Weavers Exhibits Products at PNB Establishment Day, Vidisha

With the help of CIDA, Sironj Weavers participated in the Punjab National Bank’s Establishment Day Farmers Fair at the Vidisha Training Centre, engaging directly with rural entrepreneurs, farmers, and bankers. The exhibition allowed the women to showcase their weaving skills and learn about financial literacy, credit linkages, and enterprise development opportunities. By bridging grassroots artisans

29 January 2025 | PMIC meeting and SDM visit, Sironj Weavers CFC

The second meeting of the LEDP Project Monitoring and Implementation Committee (PMIC) was held in Sironj to review the progress of the weaving initiative. Updates included demonstrations at Bhopal Mela, marketing skills training, and an exposure visit to Chanderi. Key recommendations focused on strengthening market linkages, exploring digital platforms, and expanding access to bank credit.