NABARD celebrates National Handloom DayThe event, co-chaired by M Beena and Shaji K V, convened government officials, financial institutions, and industry representatives to disc...
13 Aug, 2025, 02.08 PM IST
Odisha govt appoints Madhuri Dixit as brand ambassador of handloom industryMadhuri Dixit has been appointed as the brand ambassador for Odisha's handloom industry by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi during the 11t...
07 Aug, 2025, 08.20 PM IST
Textile sector turning out to be country's strength: PM Modi highlights success in 124th 'Mann Ki Baat'Prime Minister Narendra Modi, ahead of National Handloom Day, connected the Swadeshi movement to India's thriving textile sector during his...
27 Jul, 2025, 02.44 PM IST
On National Handloom Day, 700 saree-clad PIO women dance to 'Naatu Naatu' on London streetsOn National Handloom Day, 700 Indian-origin women dressed in traditional sarees participated in a Saree Walkathon in London. The event was ...
07 Aug, 2023, 01.25 PM IST
Piyush Goyal asks govt departments to buy handloom products for textile needsGoyal stressed upon the need to connect weavers and artisans with a greater clientele with both domestic as well as International customers...
08 Aug, 2022, 04.20 PM IST
PV Sindhu, Mithali Raj join #MyHandloomMyPride trend; Anand Mahindra hails Indian weaversPM Modi declared August 7 as National Handloom Day in India to empower the weaver community.
08 Aug, 2022, 10.40 AM IST
Need to put Handloom Census data in public domain: Piyush GoyalGoyal also highlighted the need to connect weavers and artisans with a greater clientele in both domestic as well as international markets,...
07 Aug, 2022, 10.13 PM IST
The path to supercharge India’s economic growthEvery year, however, a little over 10 million youth join the workforce. This is a matter of concern as the labour force participation rate ...
07 Aug, 2022, 11.09 AM IST
PM, top ministers ask people to be vocal for handmade products"On National Handloom Day, we salute all those associated with our vibrant handloom and handicrafts sector.They have made commendable effor...
07 Aug, 2020, 05.12 PM IST
Promote handloom products: Textile ministry to e-comm cos, retail firms“The e-commerce entities, retail companies and designer bodies have also been requested to promote and amplify the efforts of ministry of t...
06 Aug, 2020, 11.32 PM IST
Amazon India launches ‘Karigar’, on the eve of National Handloom DayThe program aims to empower local sellers and SMB’s by helping them list and sell their products on Amazon India.
06 Aug, 2019, 03.19 PM IST
Tantuja bags national awardThe award of Rs 1.5 lakh will be given in Varanasi on the occasion of National Handloom Day on August 7, 2016.
20 Jul, 2016, 07.49 PM IST
Tamil Nadu at forefront in implementing Central handloom schemes: CM JayalalithaaJayalalithaa said the state is at the forefront in implementing all Central schemes intended for development of the handloom sector.
07 Aug, 2015, 09.17 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi arrives in Chennai to launch National Handloom DayBesides launching the Handloom day, the Prime Minister will also present Sant Kabir awards and National Awards for handloom weavers.
07 Aug, 2015, 11.58 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets delegation of weaversPrime Minister Narendra Modi today discussed aspects relating to the handloom sector with a delegation of weavers from Andhra Pradesh and T...
31 Jul, 2015, 10.40 PM IST
PM Modi to launch National Handloom Day on August 7 in ChennaiPM Modi will unveil the 'India Handloom' brand for better market positioning of quality handloom products on August 7, the day Swadeshi Mov...
31 Jul, 2015, 08.15 PM IST
Central government may declare August 7 as National Handloom DayPM Narendra Modi is likely to launch "India Handloom" brand on August 7 in order to promote global quality products in international market...
09 Jul, 2015, 03.07 PM IST