The textiles ministry will organise 'Hastkala Sahyog Shivirs' in 421 handloom-handicrafts clusters across the country which will benefit over 1.2 lakh weavers and artisans.The Textile Minister Smriti Irani said this in a tweet today.<br/>'<br/>The pan-India handloom camps will be organised during October 7-17, 2017. The initiative is dedicated to Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Garib Kalyan Varsh to mark his birth centenary year.<br/>'<br/>The minister apprised over 40 districts' officials across 17 states through video conferencing about the upcoming Hastkala Sahyog Shivirs.The interaction was webcast across 228 districts to give officials an insight on the importance of Hastkala Sahyog Shivirs for weavers and artisans, the minister added.<br/>'<br/>'''''<br/>