The Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, Jodhpur is a public institute under the Ministry of Textiles, offering AICTE-approved handloom and textile training.
The Indian Institute of Handloom Technology, Jodhpur is a public institute established under the banner of the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. It operates under the aegis of the Development Commissioner for Handlooms and commenced on 16 September 1993. The institute is located at Nayapura, Chokha Road, Jodhpur - 342001, Rajasthan.
The institute aims to blend the craftsmanship of India's handloom heritage with modern textile engineering for the world market. It trains technocrats who meet the growing needs of India's handloom and textile industries. The website states that over three decades, graduates have led in mills, export houses, design studios, and entrepreneurial ventures across India and abroad.
The flagship programme is the Diploma in Handloom & Textile Technology (DHTT), a three-year programme approved by AICTE. It spans weaving, dyeing, CAD for textiles, and industry training over six semesters. The curriculum was developed jointly with the Ministry of Textiles and industry experts.
Training is delivered through fully-equipped laboratories and workshops at the Jodhpur campus. Campus facilities include modern loom rooms, textile testing labs, CAD stations, a digital library, hostels, and an auditorium.