1) Handloom sector is a symbol of India's rich and varied cultural heritage.
2) Handloom is an important source of livelihood in rural and semi-rural parts of India. It is a sector that directly addresses women’s empowerment with over 70% of all weavers and allied workers being female.
3) Rooted in nature, it has eco-friendly production processes with minimal requirement of capital and power, and provides inherent flexibility to innovate to meet changes in fashion trends and fast-changing customer preferences.
4) Swadeshi Movement which was launched on 7th August, 1905 had encouraged indigenous industries and in particular handloom weavers.
5) In 2015, the Government of India decided to designate the 7th August every year, as the National Handloom Day. The first National Handloom Day was inaugurated on 7 August 2015 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Chennai.
6) On this day, we honour our handloom weaving community and highlight the contribution of this sector in the socio-economic development of this country. We reaffirm our resolve to protect our handloom heritage and to empower the handloom weavers and workers with greater opportunities.
7) The Government endeavours to ensure sustainable development of the handloom sector thereby empowering our handloom weavers and workers financially and instilling pride in their exquisite craftsmanship.
Counting down to the 11th National Handloom Day on 7th August 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi—a celebration of India’s timeless textile legacy. The occasion pays tribute to the rich traditions, pride, and craftsmanship woven into the fabric of the nation. For more details please check https://handlooms.nic.in/
Join the celebrations of the legacy of Indian weavers and artisans on National Handloom Day 2025 being organized by Ministry of Textiles, Government of India at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on 7 August, 2025.
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