National Handloom Day

About 2,000 registrations issued under 'India Handloom' brand: Govt

About 2,000 registrations have been issued under the 'India Handloom' Brand for 184 product categories, the government said on Tuesday. The 'India Handloom' Brand was launched on August 7, 2015, on the occasion of the National Handloom Day, to brand high-quality handloom products with zero defects and no ill-effects on the environment. "Since the launch of the "India Handloom" Brand, 1,998 registrations have been issued under 184 product categories," the Ministry of Textiles said. The government has undertaken various measures for promoting the handloom sector. To provide end-to-end support for promotion of the sector and welfare of handloom workers, the Ministry of Textiles is implementing the National Handloom Development Programme and Raw Material Supply Scheme across the country, it said. Under the National Handloom Development Programme, financial assistance is provided to eligible handloom organisations/workers for upgraded looms and accessories, solar lighting units, ...

National Handloom Day: 5 Indian hand embroidery crafts you need to know

National Handloom Day 2024: From Aari to Kantha, Indian embroidery has been creating fashion trends for centuries. Here are the 5 Indian hand embroidery crafts you should know about

National Handloom Day 2024: 5 Timeless Indian Saree types for your wardrobe

On August 7, 2024, India will observe 10th National Handloom Day. Celebrate this day with the trending handloom sarees like Kanjivaram to Chanderi to blend tradition with modern elegance

National Handloom Day 2023:All you need to know about India's rich heritage

India is known for its tremendously evolved handloom industry, being a strong pillar of the country's economy. Today, the Handloom Day remembers the Swadeshi Movement of 7th August 1905

PM Modi to participate in National Handloom Day celebration on Aug 7

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Monday participate in the National Handloom Day celebration at the Bharat Mandapam in Pragati Maidan here, his office said. This year, the 9th National Handloom Day is being celebrated. Modi will participate in the National Handloom Day celebration on August 7 at 12 noon at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, Delhi, a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office said. The prime minister has always been a firm proponent of giving encouragement and policy support to the artisans and craftsmen, who are keeping alive the country's rich tradition of artistry and craftsmanship, it said. Guided by this vision, the government started celebrating National Handloom Day, with the first such celebration being held on August 7, 2015. The date was specifically chosen as an ode to the Swadeshi Movement which was launched on August 7, 1905, and encouraged indigenous industries and in particular handloom weavers. During the programme, the prime minister will a

Flipkart, IIM Sambalpur to partner to support small businesses and artisans

Flipkart executives will actively participate in this program by sharing operational know-how, market, and consumer insights

Handloom Day: PM asks people to be vocal for efforts of local artisans

National Handloom Day is observed every year on August 7 to recognise the contributions of the handloom weavers of the country

A toothless body or voice of weavers? Why the handloom board came apart

With the body abolished, the voice of the weaver fades

Pact between Gujarat handloom and Flipkart, CAIT condemns govt's move

The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) in a statement said it "strongly condemned the decision of the Gujarat government announcing" this memorandum of understanding (MoU)

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Smriti Irani's #IWearHandloom campaign trended on National Handloom Day

Varanasi to hold National Handloom Day celebrations on Sunday

According to estimates, around 27 per cent of the population in the Modi's constituency comprises of Varanasi weavers