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NHHDC

Nagaland Handloom & Handicrafts Development Corporation

ABOUT US

What is NHHDC?

The Nagaland Handloom & Handicrafts Development Corporation Ltd. (NHHDC) is a Government of Nagaland undertaking established in 1979 to promote and develop traditional handloom and handicraft products unique to the state.

What does NHHDC do?

Support Nagaland’s traditional artisans by:

  • Production of handloom and handicraft goods at its Dimapur centers
  • Market products under the brand “Meraki Nagaland” through social media and sales outlets
  • Supply raw materials to weavers/artisans and buys back finished products for sale
  • Organize fairs & exhibitions to promote artisans and educate them on market trends
  • Sustain Nagaland’s craft heritage while boosting rural livelihoods
  • Dyeing Centre sustainably dyes yarn, fabrics, and goat and yak hair to produce high-quality materials that support traditional crafts and local livelihoods.

139+

Officers/Staff

Employed at NHHDC 2023-2024

28+ L

Total Value of Production

Generated at Weaving Production Centre, Dyeing Centre and Craft Development Centre

40+ L

Total Sales

Sale of Handloom & Handicrafts finished products, 2023-2024

3

State Handloom Expos

Organised by NHHDC, 2023-2024

Organisational Structure of NHHDC

Services

Procedure to Avail Services

  • Interested individuals may contact the Project Section of NHHDC Ltd., Dimapur
  • Meet concerned officers in person for guidance on eligibility, applications, and documentation

Our Services

  • Traditional Crafts Promotion: Developing Nagaland’s indigenous handloom & handicrafts since 1979
  • Skill Development: Conducting training programs and providing design support to artisans
  • Marketing Support: Operating 7 sales emporiums across India including New Delhi
  • Exhibition Platforms: Organizing fairs, bazaars, and expos for product showcasing
  • Collaborative Programs: Partnering with NEHHDC for artisan skill development and market access

Activities

  • State Handloom Expo – Held at Urban Haat, Dimapur from 6th to 19th March 2025.

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Contact Us

Nagaland Handloom & Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited, Opposite BSF Transit Camp, Half Nagarjan, Dimapur – 797112, Nagaland.

nhhdcdima[at]yahoo[dot]co[dot]in

Phone: ‪+91 8414983484