PM Modi urges citizens to celebrate National Handloom Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to celebrate National Handloom Day on August 7 by sharing videos of their favourite handloom products on social media, including in the 'Get Ready With Me' format. The day commemorates the Swadeshi Movement launched in 1905, which promoted indigenous goods and self-reliance. The observance highlights the contribution of handloom weavers to India's cultural heritage and textile industry, and aims to sustain artisan livelihoods.