The Directorate of Handloom & Sericulture, Bihar is the nodal agency for promoting handloom weaving and silk production, supporting lakhs of weavers and rural livelihoods across the state. It focuses on cluster development, skill training, infrastructure support and market linkages to strengthen traditional textile ecosystems, especially in hubs like Bhagalpur. Key pipeline initiatives include expansion of sericulture activities, value addition in silk production, design innovation and branding of Bihar handloom products. Achievements include revival of traditional crafts, increased exports of silk fabrics and large-scale employment generation in the handloom and sericulture sectors.

Directorate of Handloom & Sericulture handles -
1. Handloom sector development (weaving, looms, artisan support)
2. Sericulture activities (mulberry cultivation, silkworm rearing, cocoon production)
3. Silk production and promotion (especially Bhagalpuri silk)
4. Weaver and artisan registration & welfare
5. Cluster development for handloom and silk
6. Skill development and training of weavers/artisans
7. Design development and product diversification
8. Marketing support (exhibitions, fairs, branding, GI promotion)
9. Implementation of central & state schemes (NHDP, Silk Samagra, etc.)