On National Handloom Day, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu encouraged people to proudly wear traditional handlooms at least once a month. He affirmed his government’s dedication to supporting the weavers’ community and reviving the prominence of Andhra Pradesh’s handloom industry. “On National Handloom Day, I urge everyone to wear traditional handloom at least once a month with pride. Today, I met with the weavers of Andhra Pradesh and admired the devotion with which they keep the rich tapestry of our heritage alive,” CM Naidu said in a post on X.
“Our government is committed to helping the weavers’ community overcome all challenges and restore the glory of the handlooms of Andhra Pradesh. A new handloom policy, GST relaxations, promoting APCO, providing health insurance, and developing handloom clusters are some of the steps we are prepared to take,” the CM said. “We will also open up newer markets for our weavers through ONDC, expanding the scope of their business and bringing further recognition for their beautiful craft. P.S. I also brought two sarees for my wife on the occasion,” he added.
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also conveyed his greetings and expressed pride in the nation’s rich handloom heritage and traditions. “Greetings on National Handloom Day! We take immense pride in the rich heritage and vibrant tradition of handlooms across our nation. We also cherish the efforts of our artisans and reiterate our commitment to be ‘Vocal for Local.’,” PM Modi posted on X.
The Central Government started celebrating National Handloom on August 7, 2015. The date was deliberately chosen to honour the Swadeshi Movement, which began on August 7, 1905, and supported indigenous industries, especially handloom weavers. National Handloom Day aims to celebrate handloom weavers and boost their motivation and pride by recognising their contributions to the country’s cultural traditional and economic landscape. The celebrations are intended to raise awareness about the significance of the handloom sector and its role in the socio-economic development of the country.