{"id":781526,"date":"2024-07-15T09:52:40","date_gmt":"2024-07-15T04:22:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/?p=781526"},"modified":"2024-07-15T09:52:40","modified_gmt":"2024-07-15T04:22:40","slug":"national-handloom-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/trending-events\/national-handloom-day\/","title":{"rendered":"National Handloom Day 2024- History & Significance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

National Handloom Day is celebrated every year on the 7th of August. The aim is to pay tribute to the handloom community for carrying on the traditional heritage and ensuring financial stability.\u00a0Moreover, the day also commemorates the Swadeshi Movement<\/strong> and brings India’s handloom industry to the light. For the uninformed, handloom artistry refers to the type of artistry that generally does not require a power loom. However, the process might need manual involvement and an artistic approach to finish the production. Keep reading to know more about the National Handloom Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Name of the day<\/td>National Handloom Day<\/td><\/tr>
Observed on<\/td>August 7<\/td><\/tr>
Reason <\/td>To honour and motivate the weaving community to promote the rich cultural heritage. <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • The history of this day can be traced back to the Swadeshi Movement, held on 7th August. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The Swadeshi Movement has encouraged indigenous industries particularly, the handloom weaving industry. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Thus, the Indian government decided to designate the day as National Handloom Day. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The first National Handloom Day was celebrated on 7 August 2015. It was inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi in Chennai.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Why is the National Handloom Day Significant?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    This day is celebrated under the coordination of the Ministry of Textiles. The day is significant for several reasons. These are listed below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • The day recognizes and appreciates the Indian textile industry\u2019s participation and involvement in maintaining the socio-economic growth of the country.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • National Handloom Day is observed to increase the awareness of the public regarding the handloom sector and its contributions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • To preserve Indian handloom tradition and to provide more opportunities to people in the sector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • 70% of the handloom weavers in India are women. Hence, the handloom sector plays a major role in women’s empowerment\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • According to the 2019-20 data, approximately 31.45 families are involved in handloom, weaving, and other related activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • The handloom and artisans have contributed to India\u2019s soft power thus ensuring monetary flow. For example, Khadi diplomacy, and Saree Diplomacy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Moreover, exports are made to more than 20 countries such as the US, Germany, and the UK.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Safeguard the long-term viability of the sector by economically strengthening the handloom artisans and thus encourage pride in fine artistry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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