IIHT Salem

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In short

The Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, Salem, works under the Office of the Development Commissioner for Handlooms of India's Ministry of Textiles; it was established in 1960, when the Textile Institute at Washermanpet, Chennai, was moved to Salem, and was formally inaugurated on 11 October 1960. It is located on a campus of about 40 acres known as Foulke's Compound. It has offered a Diploma in Handloom and Textile Technology since 1960 and, since 2015–16, a B.Tech. in Handloom & Textile Technology approved by AICTE and affiliated to Anna University.

Where

Salem, India

Founded

1960

Crafts

Weaving and textiles

Website

iihtsalem.edu.in

Email

iiht.tnslm@nic.in

Source

School website · checked on 25/10/2026

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