India Observes 11th National Handloom Day on 7 August 2025 with Theme “Weaving Innovation into Tradition.
Important Days
National Handloom Day is celebrated annually across India on 7 August to honour the handloom weaving community and recognize the vital role of the handloom industry in India’s socioeconomic development. The 11th National Handloom Day in 2025 highlights the theme “Weaving Innovation into Tradition,” reflecting the sector’s blend of heritage and modernity.
- National Handloom Day was first inaugurated in 2015 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Centenary Hall of Madras University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The day commemorates the significant contribution of handloom weavers to India’s economy and cultural heritage.
- The day pays tribute to the Swadeshi movement, emphasizing the importance of indigenous products and the role of handloom in promoting self-reliance and rural livelihoods across India.
- The theme for the 11th National Handloom Day, “Weaving Innovation into Tradition,” celebrates the integration of modern techniques and designs with traditional weaving practices to keep the industry vibrant and competitive.
Main Point :- (i) The handloom sector is a major source of employment in India, providing livelihoods to millions, especially in rural areas, and contributing significantly to India’s textile exports and rural economy.
(ii) National Handloom Day aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by handloom weavers and promote their products domestically and internationally, encouraging sustainable development and cultural preservation.
(iii) The National Handloom Development Corporation (NHDC) plays a key role in promoting the handloom sector by supporting marketing, production, and the welfare of handloom weavers, helping to sustain and grow this traditional industry.
About the National Handloom Development Corporation (NHDC)
Chairperson : Dr. M. Beena
Headquarters : Uttar Pradesh, India
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