National Handloom Day

August 7, 2026 5:46 PM

President Murmu presents top handloom awards, calls for technology-driven growth of India’s weaving sector

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday urged greater adoption of modern technology and digital platforms to ensure the sustainable growth of India's handloom sector, while emphasising the need to encourage young entrepreneurs, designers and startups to connect traditional crafts with contemporary markets and global value chains. The President was addressing the 12th National Handloom Day celebrations at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre (RBCC), where she presented the prestigious Sant Kabir Ha...

August 7, 2026 8:49 AM

PM Modi greets nation on National Handloom Day, urges citizens to support India’s weavers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of National Handloom Day, paying tribute to India's rich handloom heritage and the generations of weavers and artisans who have preserved the country's traditional craftsmanship. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, "Today, on National Handloom Day, we celebrate India's rich and vibrant handloom heritage. We also salute the skill, creativity and dedication of our weavers and artisans. For generations, th...

August 7, 2026 9:55 AM

PM Modi calls upon people to celebrate National Handloom Day by showcasing India’s rich handloom heritage

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called upon people across the country to celebrate National Handloom Day on August 7 by showcasing India's rich and diverse handloom heritage and promoting indigenous handloom products on social media. In a post on X, the Prime Minister encouraged citizens to share videos featuring their favourite handloom products, including "Get Ready With Me" (GRWM) videos, to popularise India's traditional weaving legacy. "Tomorrow, 7th August is National Handloom D...

August 4, 2026 9:34 PM

National Handloom Day: President Murmu to present Handloom Awards 2025 on Aug 7

President Droupadi Murmu will present the prestigious Handloom Awards 2025 during the National Handloom Day celebrations on August 7, recognising outstanding contributions to India's handloom sector and honouring artisans who have played a key role in preserving and promoting the country's rich weaving traditions. The event will be attended by Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh, senior government officials, representatives of the handloom industry, master weavers, designers, exporters, artis...

August 7, 2025 1:29 PM

On 11th National Handloom Day, India vows to protect its weaving traditions

The Indian handloom industry is one of the oldest and most vibrant cottage industries globally. With a legacy dating back thousands of years, it reflects India’s rich culture and skilled craftsmanship. Indian weavers have long been known for their expertise in hand-spinning, weaving and printing skills. They are located in small towns and villages across the country, where skills are passed down to the next generations. From Swadeshi to Self-Reliance The handloom sector played a vital rol...

August 2, 2025 11:50 AM

‘Know Your Weaves’ campaign launched by Ministry of Textiles ahead of National Handloom Day

The Ministry of Textiles on Friday launched the “Know Your Weaves” campaign, a week-long initiative aimed at promoting awareness about India’s diverse handloom weaving traditions, in the run-up to National Handloom Day on August 7. The campaign, which will run from August 1 to 7 at the National Crafts Museum and Hastkala Academy in the national capital, was inaugurated by Textiles Secretary Neelam Shami Rao. The event was attended by Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) Amrit Raj, Devel...

September 16, 2024 4:30 PM

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," ...