# India National Handloom Day and Textile Initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/india-national-handloom-day-celebrations > Updated: 2026-08-13T14:41:33.000Z. Sources: 44. Developments: 4. India marked its 12th National Handloom Day on 7 August 2026, honoring the anniversary of the 1905 Swadeshi Movement. The ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre was presided over by President Droupadi Murmu, where the Ministry of Textiles presented the Sant Kabir and National Handloom Awards 2025 to 22 artisans. The event also featured the release of four commemorative postage stamps and the unveiling of two publications: “Earth. Root. Thread – Aal Dyed Handloom Textiles of Central India” and the Handloom Awards Book 2025. Prime Minister Narendra Modi characterized the handloom sector as a pillar of rural empowerment and women-led development, encouraging young people to engage with the industry via social media, specifically by sharing “Get Ready With Me” (GRWM) videos. Leaders including Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized the sector's role in employing over 35 lakh workers, the majority of whom are women. Following the celebrations, Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh launched two new initiatives in New Delhi to bolster the industry. These include the inauguration of Handloom Haat, a multi-floor Handloom Experience Centre at Janpath, and the launch of IIHT SUTRA 2026. The latter, a national conclave for the Indian Institutes of Handloom Technology, focused on modernizing technical education. During the conclave, MoUs were signed with Grasim Industries Limited, the Northern India Textile Research Association (NITRA), and IIM Sambalpur to advance skill development, research, and leadership training. ## Claims - National Handloom Day is observed on August 7, 2026, commemorating the 1905 Swadeshi Movement. (corroborated by 12 sources) - Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to buy handloom products and share GRWM videos on social media. (corroborated by 10 sources) - Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to buy handloom products and share GRWM videos on National Handloom Day. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The government will keep supporting the handloom sector as a pillar of rural empowerment, women‑led development and Atmanirbhar Bharat. (corroborated by 4 sources) - National Handloom Day is observed on August 7 to commemorate the Swadeshi Movement of 1905. (corroborated by 4 sources) - President Droupadi Murmu attended the National Handloom Day ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre as chief guest. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath presented the Sant Kabir State‑Level Handloom Awards and linked National Handloom Day to the Swadeshi Movement. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended greetings and highlighted the handloom sector’s link to the freedom movement. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre hosted the National Handloom Day ceremony with President Droupadi Murmu as chief guest, presenting 22 handloom awards. (corroborated by 2 sources) - India’s handloom sector supports the livelihoods of more than 35 lakh people, with women comprising over 70 % of the workforce. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-13: India launches Handloom Haat and IIHT SUTRA 2026 textile initiatives Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh inaugurated the Handloom Haat experience centre and the IIHT SUTRA 2026 national conclave in New Delhi to promote textile heritage and technical education. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-launches-handloom-haat-and-iiht-sutra-2026-textile-initiatives ### 2026-08-08: India celebrates 12th National Handloom Day India celebrated the 12th National Handloom Day on August 7, featuring regional events in Odisha, Assam, and Ladakh, and endorsements from public figures to support traditional weaving livelihoods. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-celebrates-national-handloom-day-urging-support-for-weavers ### 2026-08-05: India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi Highlights National Handloom Day On 7 August, India marked National Handloom Day, with PM Narendra Modi urging citizens to buy handloom and share GRWM videos, while officials highlighted the sector’s cultural and economic importance and awards 36 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pm-narendra-modi-briefs-new-bjp-rajya-sabha-mps-on-conduct-and-parliamentary-duties ### 2026-08-02: President Droupadi Murmu to attend India's 12th National Handloom Day, Aug 7 President Droupadi Murmu will be chief guest at India's 12th National Handloom Day on Aug 7 in New Delhi, where 22 handloom awards, commemorative stamps and exhibitions will honor a sector supporting 35 lakh + 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/president-droupadi-murmu-to-attend-indias-12th-national-handloom-day-aug-7 --- Cite as: India National Handloom Day and Textile Initiatives. 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