National Handloom Day is celebrated in India on August 7 every year since 2015. The annual event aims to generate awareness about the importance of handloom industry in the country and its contribution to socio-economic development. One of the key objectives of National Handloom Day is to promote handlooms, increase the income of weavers and enhance pride in their work. In 2015, the Government of India decided August 7 as the date to commemorate the handloom industry and celebrate it as National Handloom Day.

Various events are held across the country to showcase handloom products and the skills of weavers. These events help in promoting handloom crafts and designs, encouraging the public to adopt handloom products in their daily lives. Let us know more about the National Handloom Day 2024 date and significance of the annual observance.

National Handloom Day 2024 Date

National Handloom Day 2024 falls on Wednesday, August 7.

National Handloom Day 2024 Theme

Each year, a theme is designated to celebrate the day. National Handloom Day 2024 theme focuses on the integration of technology and innovation to promote the Indian handloom industry.

National Handloom Day Significance

National Handloom Day is an important event that recognises the contributions of the handloom weavers and the handloom industry. The day aims to increase awareness about the importance of the handloom sector, which is a crucial part of India's cultural heritage and a significant source of employment, especially in rural areas.

On this day, activities such as exhibitions, social media campaigns, screening of short films/documentaries and other events are organised across the country with an aim to promote handlooms. The annual event encourages citizens to support the handloom industry thus contributing to the economy.

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