Every year August 7 is observed as National Handloom Day. It is celebrated annually to commemorate the Swadeshi Movement launched in 1905.
National Handloom Day is celebrated on the day the Swadeshi Movement was launched in 1905. This day is observed annually to create awareness about the Handloom Industry amongst the public at large and its contribution to socio-economic development. The handloom sector depicts the nation’s glorious cultural heritage and is also an important source of livelihood for people in the country.
As over 70% of handloom weavers and allied workers are women, it acts as a key to women's empowerment. National Handloom Day gives the opportunity for the weavers to experience recognition and appreciation.
National Handloom Day: History and significance
The first National Handloom Day was organised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2015 at the Centenary Hall of Madras University, Chennai. It is the 7th National Handloom Day. The aim was to create awareness about handlooms in India.
The handloom sector is one of the major symbols of the cultural heritage of India. The day is celebrated to honour the handloom community and acknowledge their contribution to India’s socio-economic development. The aim is to resolve to protect this heritage and empower the workers in this sector.
Courtesy: India Today
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