The 12th National Handloom Day was observed on August 7, 2026 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre (RBCC), New Delhi, with President Droupadi Murmu as Chief Guest. Twenty-two weavers received Sant Kabir Handloom Awards and National Handloom Awards in recognition of their outstanding contribution to India's handloom heritage. Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh, MoS Pabitra Margherita, and Secretary Neelam Shami Rao were present. PM Modi urged citizens — especially youth — to share GRWM (Get Ready With Me) videos featuring handloom products on social media. National Handloom Day was first observed on August 7, 2015, commemorating the launch of the Swadeshi Movement on August 7, 1905, at Calcutta Town Hall.
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12th National Handloom Day: President Murmu Honours 22 Weavers at RBCC; PM Modi Launches GRWM Handloom Challenge
Key Points
- The 12th National Handloom Day was observed on August 7, 2026 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre (RBCC), New Delhi, with President Droupadi Murmu as Chief Guest
- Twenty-two weavers received Sant Kabir Handloom Awards and National Handloom Awards in recognition of their outstanding contribution to India's handloom heritage
- Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh, MoS Pabitra Margherita, and Secretary Neelam Shami Rao were present
- PM Modi urged citizens — especially youth — to share GRWM (Get Ready With Me) videos featuring handloom products on social media
- National Handloom Day was first observed on August 7, 2015, commemorating the launch of the Swadeshi Movement on August 7, 1905, at Calcutta Town Hall
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• 12th National Handloom Day: August 7, 2026; RBCC, New Delhi; President Murmu as Chief Guest • 22 weavers awarded: Sant Kabir Handloom Award + National Handloom Award • 4th Handloom Census (2019-20): 35.22 lakh weavers; 72%+ women; 28.20 lakh handlooms; 90% rural • Swadeshi Movement: August 7, 1905, Calcutta Town Hall; against Lord Curzon's Bengal Partition
