🏛️ About
Central Cottage Industries Corporation of India Limited (CCIC) is a Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. Incorporated in 1952, CCIC was set up to promote, develop and market the products of India’s rich handicraft and handloom heritage—domestically and globally—through its iconic “Central Cottage Industries Emporium” brand, popularly known as Cottage Emporium.
The corporation acts as a bridge between rural artisans and national / international consumers, ensuring fair returns to craftspeople while preserving traditional craftsmanship. CCIC showcases India’s cultural diversity through its wide range of handicrafts, textiles, jewellery, carpets, furniture, metalware and art objects sourced directly from master artisans and cooperatives across the country.
🎯 Mandate
- Market, promote and export Indian handicrafts, handlooms and heritage products.
- Provide assured marketing channels and fair wages to artisans and weavers.
- Preserve traditional craft skills and encourage design innovation.
- Collaborate with national design institutions for product development.
- Promote sustainable, eco-friendly and “Made in India” craft traditions worldwide.
🧵 Activities & Contributions
- Operates flagship Cottage Emporium showrooms in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Chennai.
- Organises national craft exhibitions, buyer–seller meets and export promotions.
- Supports over 20 000 artisans through direct sourcing and marketing linkages.
- Runs e-commerce and overseas marketing of Indian handicrafts.
- Collaborates with DC (Handicrafts) and DC (Handlooms) for artisan welfare and design upgrade.
🌍 Focus Areas
- Global branding of Indian hand-crafted excellence.
- Digital transformation — online store & virtual exhibitions.
- Support for women and rural artisan clusters.
- Adoption of sustainable packaging and eco-friendly materials.
Head Office:
Central Cottage Industries Corporation of India Ltd (CCIC)
Jawahar Vyapar Bhawan, Janpath,
New Delhi – 110001, India
Telephone: +91-11-23321355 / 23321356
Email: info@cottageemporium.in
Official Website: https://cottageemporium.in
Parent Authority: Ministry of Textiles, Government of India — texmin.gov.in
🏗️ Divisions & Field Units
- Retail Division: Manages all Cottage Emporium outlets & showrooms.
- Export Division: Handles global marketing & participation in trade fairs.
- Design & Product Development Cell: Works with artisans for new designs and quality upgradation.
- Regional Offices: Kolkata, Mumbai, Bengaluru & Chennai for logistics and regional craft coordination.
- Finance & Procurement Division: Ensures transparent sourcing & payment to craft clusters.
Handicrafts Mega Cluster Scheme (HMCS): Infrastructure support to artisan clusters.
Design & Technology Upgradation Scheme: Product innovation & skill training.
Marketing & Service Extension Scheme (MSES): Trade fairs, buyer–seller meets, publicity.
Export Promotion through Cottage Emporium: Overseas craft exhibitions and e-commerce tie-ups.
Shri Giriraj Singh (born 8 September 1952 in Bihar) is a senior BJP leader and the current Union Minister of Textiles (since June 2024). A seasoned politician, he earlier served as Minister for Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Animal Husbandry, and MSMEs, after a long stint in Bihar politics. Known for his outspoken style, Singh has positioned himself as a strong advocate of self-reliance, pushing for reduced textile imports and greater exports. His current focus is on boosting India’s handloom sector, modernizing supply chains, and creating jobs in one of the country’s most employment-rich industries.
Shri Giriraj Singh, Minister of Textiles | email – minister[dot]textiles[at]gov[dot]in | Landline : 011-23060582, ext – 387
Smt. Neelam Shami Rao is a senior IAS officer currently serving as the Secretary of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. With decades of administrative experience, she has held key leadership roles in governance, policy implementation, and institutional reforms. Known for her efficient, forward-looking approach, she is now focused on strengthening India’s textile sector, driving initiatives to boost exports, modernize traditional crafts, support handloom weavers, and position India as a global leader in sustainable and competitive textile manufacturing.
Smt. Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary | email – secy-textiles[at]nic[dot]in | Landline : 011-23061769, ext – 203
Managing Director – CCIC: Shri Vikram Singh (IFS)
Experienced administrator with expertise in marketing of handicrafts and public sector management. He oversees retail operations, export promotion and artisan outreach programmes at CCIC.
📧 md@cottageemporium.in ☎ +91-11-23321355
Shri Giriraj Singh (born 8 September 1952 in Bihar) is a senior BJP leader and the current Union Minister of Textiles (since June 2024). A seasoned politician, he earlier served as Minister for Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Animal Husbandry, and MSMEs, after a long stint in Bihar politics. Known for his outspoken style, Singh has positioned himself as a strong advocate of self-reliance, pushing for reduced textile imports and greater exports. His current focus is on boosting India’s handloom sector, modernizing supply chains, and creating jobs in one of the country’s most employment-rich industries.
Shri Giriraj Singh, Minister of Textiles | email – minister[dot]textiles[at]gov[dot]in | Landline : 011-23060582, ext – 387