National Handloom Day

PM Modi extends greetings on National Handloom Day, reaffirms support for artisans

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated National Handloom Day on Wednesday, highlighting India's rich handloom tradition and reaffirming the government's commitment to supporting local artisans. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Greetings on National Handloom Day! We take immense pride in the rich heritage and vibrant tradition of handlooms across our nation. We also cherish the efforts of our artisans and reiterate our commitment to be 'Vocal for Local.'" The 10th National Handloom Day celebra...

July 28, 2024 5:20 PM

“Rising handloom, khadi sale creating new employment, women benefiting most”: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 112th Mann Ki Baat address on Sunday, highlighted the significant growth in handloom and khadi sales, emphasizing its role in job creation, particularly for women. PM said that Khadi Gramodyog's business has surpassed 1.5 lakh crore rupees for the first time, with khadi sales alone increasing by 400%. "This rising sale of Khadi and handloom is creating a large number of new employment opportunities, primarily benefiting women associated with this industry," ...