Which state has launched a revival plan for the original Bomkai weaving tradition?

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The correct answer is Option B: Odisha. Odisha’s Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts Department has launched a revival plan for Bomkai weaving. The revival project is titled “Revival of Languishing Products (Cotton Bomkai Saree)”. Bomkai weaving is a traditional handloom craft linked to Bomkai village in Ganjam district, Odisha. Subarnapur is also recognised as another important centre of Bomkai weaving. Bomkai sarees are registered under India’s Geographical Indications (GI) Act, 1999. The revival plan includes documentation of traditional Bomkai designs, motifs and colour patterns. The initiative focuses on training new artisans in original Bomkai weaving techniques. A five-day orientation programme was conducted in Bomkai village for revival activities. The programme was conducted in coordination with the State Agency for Development of Handloom Clusters. As of 23 May 2026, only two weaving families continue original Bomkai weaving in the village. The two families are associated with Keshab Nayak and Sushanta Kumar Nayak. The project aims to involve weavers from surrounding villages due to shortage of artisans. Migration of youth has led to a decline in traditional weaving in Bomkai village. Bomkai craft represents a key example of India’s handloom heritage conservation efforts. Odisha’s Handlooms, Textiles and Handicrafts Department has launched a revival plan for Bomkai weaving. The revival project is titled “Revival of Languishing Products (Cotton Bomkai Saree)”. Bomkai weaving is a traditional handloom craft linked to Bomkai village in Ganjam district, Odisha. Subarnapur is also recognised as another important centre of Bomkai weaving. Bomkai sarees are registered under India’s Geographical Indications (GI) Act, 1999. The revival plan includes documentation of traditional Bomkai designs, motifs and colour patterns. The initiative focuses on training new artisans in original Bomkai weaving techniques. A five-day orientation programme was conducted in Bomkai village for revival activities. The programme was conducted in coordination with the State Agency for Development of Handloom Clusters. As of 23 May 2026, only two weaving families continue original Bomkai weaving in the village. The two families are associated with Keshab Nayak and Sushanta Kumar Nayak. The project aims to involve weavers from surrounding villages due to shortage of artisans. Migration of youth has led to a decline in traditional weaving in Bomkai village. Bomkai craft represents a key example of India’s handloom heritage conservation efforts.

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