Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): A hamlet in Khargone district will be developed as a Handloom Village and a town in Dhar as a Craft Village, following the model of Pranpur Tourist Village in Ashoknagar district. The handloom village will showcase Maheshwari weave, while the craft village in Dhar will focus on Bagh print.

Like Pranpur, which highlights Chanderi weave, these projects aim to promote traditional textile arts, attract tourists, and give weavers and artisans a platform to connect directly with buyers.

Keria Khedi, a small village about 4 km from Maheshwar, will be developed as Handloom Village. Around 80–100 families are engaged in weaving Maheshwari saris, salwar-suits and other textiles. Located 3 km off the road from Maheshwar to Omkareshwar, the village will get a Dyeing House,

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