Prime Minister greets the nation on National Handloom Day

On 7 August 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation on National Handloom Day, highlighting India’s rich handloom heritage and praising the skill, creativity and dedication of weavers and artisans. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting the handloom sector, describing it as an important pillar of rural empowerment, women‑led development and the vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat. The Prime Minister urged citizens to share their favourite handloom products and GRWM videos on social media using the #NationalHandloomDay hashtag.