<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo witnessed the live loom and craft demonstration during a visit to the Handloom Haat at Janpath, in New Delhi today. She interacted with women artisans and weavers and appreciated the significant contribution of women in the textiles sector.</p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"> </p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;">Union Minister of State for Textiles Darshana Jardosh explained the vitality of handloom and handicrafts to Ms. Raimondo, with special focus on their importance as part of India's cultural heritage and as source of employment. She further stressed upon the circularity and sustainability in Handicrafts and Handlooms.</p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />''</p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><br />''</p>''<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #222222;">The week-long celebratory program has been organised by Ministry of Textiles, as part of International Women's Day at Handloom Haat from 6th to 12th of March.</span></p>