India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi Highlights National Handloom Day

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National Handloom Day is observed in India on 7 August to mark the launch of the Swadeshi Movement in 1905. Prime Minister Narendra Modi used the occasion to salute the country’s handloom heritage, calling the sector a pillar of rural empowerment, women‑led development and the vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat. He urged citizens, especially youth, to buy handloom products and share “Get Ready With Me” (GRWM) videos on social media to raise awareness and support weavers.

Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Khadse inaugurated the “Saree Shastra” handloom exhibition in New Delhi, showcasing GI‑verified textiles from across the country. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath presented state‑level handloom awards and highlighted the sector’s role in preserving cultural heritage and providing livelihoods. Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan described India’s handloom tradition as a “living legacy.”

The Ministry of Textiles organized the 12th National Handloom Day ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, with President Droupadi Murmu as chief guest and the presentation of Sant Kabir and National Handloom Awards to outstanding artisans. Across states, officials and political leaders reiterated the government’s commitment to strengthen the handloom ecosystem and encourage public participation through the #NationalHandloomDay campaign.

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[● 10 SOURCES] Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to buy handloom products and share GRWM videos on social media. english.publictv.in · www.khabarfast.com · navbharatlive.com · bizrapidx.com · english.mathrubhumi.com · +4 more
[● 12 SOURCES] National Handloom Day is observed on August 7, 2026, commemorating the 1905 Swadeshi Movement. english.publictv.in · www.khabarfast.com · navbharatlive.com · bizrapidx.com · tennews.in · +4 more
[● 2 SOURCES] Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended greetings and highlighted the handloom sector’s link to the freedom movement. tennews.in
[○ 1 SOURCE] Odisha’s ten GI‑tagged handloom products were highlighted on National Handloom Day. odishabytes.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Homegrown brands such as Raw Mango, Péro and Anita Dongre are modernising India’s handloom tradition.
[● 2 SOURCES] The Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre hosted the National Handloom Day ceremony with President Droupadi Murmu as chief guest, presenting 22 handloom awards. english.publictv.in · tfipost.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan described India’s handloom tradition as a living legacy and urged support. tennews.in
[● 2 SOURCES] India’s handloom sector supports the livelihoods of more than 35 lakh people, with women comprising over 70 % of the workforce. english.publictv.in · tfipost.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on X urging citizens to buy handloom products and share GRWM videos. english.publictv.in · www.khabarfast.com · english.mathrubhumi.com
[● 2 SOURCES] President Droupadi Murmu attended the National Handloom Day ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre. english.publictv.in · www.khabarfast.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Actress Vidya Balan posted a video praising handloom silk sarees and urged support for artisans.
[● 4 SOURCES] The government will keep supporting the handloom sector as a pillar of rural empowerment, women‑led development and Atmanirbhar Bharat. english.publictv.in · www.khabarfast.com · english.mathrubhumi.com