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

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...

President Murmu to grace 12th National Handloom Day celebrations on August 7

August 2, 2026 12:33 PM

President Murmu to grace 12th National Handloom Day celebrations on August 7

The Ministry of Textiles will celebrate the 12th National Handloom Day on August 7, 2026, with a national function at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre (RBCC) in New Delhi to honour India's rich handloom heritage and recognise the contribution of the country's weaving community to cultural and economic development. President Droupadi Murmu will attend the event as the Chief Guest. Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh, Minister of State for Textiles Pabitra Margherita, Secretary (Textiles)...