Ministry of Textiles to celebrate 12<sup>th</sup> National Handloom Day on 7 August 2026
The Ministry of Textiles will observe the 12th National Handloom Day on 7 August 2026 with a national function at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, New Delhi. President Smt. Droupadi Murmu will be the Chief Guest, joined by Union Minister Shri Giriraj Singh, Union Minister of State Shri Pabitra Margherita, Secretary (Textiles) Smt. Neelam Shami Rao and Development Commissioner (Handlooms) Dr. M. Beena. The event will feature the presentation of 22 awards (3 Sant Kabir and 19 National Handloom Awards for 2025), release of four commemorative postage stamps, unveiling of two publications, and an exhibition with live demonstrations of Kani and Wall‑Hanging weaving. The handloom sector provides sustainable rural employment to over 35 lakh people, with women constituting more than 70 % of the workforce.