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12th National Handloom Day 2026: President Honours 22 Weavers at Rashtrapati Bhavan
India observed the 12th National Handloom Day on August 7, 2026, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre (RBCC) in New Delhi. President Droupadi Murmu was the Chief Guest and honoured 22 weavers at the national function. The day commemorates the Swadeshi Movement launched on August 7, 1905 at Calcutta Town Hall and recognises the contribution of over 35.22 lakh handloom weavers and allied workers, more than 72% of whom are women.
Related topics
Administrative Reforms Commission
Directive Principles of State Policy
Reserve Bank of India
NITI Aayog
Article 46
Article 51A
Article 43
Handlooms Reservation Act, 1985
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