IIHT Varanasi

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In short

The Indian Institute of Handloom Technology in Varanasi is a central government institute under the Office of the Development Commissioner for Handlooms, Ministry of Textiles. It was established in 1956 by taking over the Government Central Weaving Institute and was the first of the country's handloom technology institutes. It offers a three-year Diploma in Handloom & Textile Technology, a Post Diploma in Textile Processing and, since 2021-22, a B.Tech in Handloom & Textile Technology approved by AICTE and affiliated to Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University, Lucknow. The institute is located in Chowkaghat, Varanasi.

Where

Varanasi, India

Founded

1956

Crafts

Weaving and textiles

Website

iihtvaranasi.edu.in

Email

iihtvns@gmail.com

Source

School website · checked on 25/10/2026

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