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Textile Workers Rehabilitation Fund Scheme

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Current affairs12th National Handloom Day 2026: President Honours 22 Weavers at Rashtrapati BhavanIndia 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.

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Administrative Reforms Commission NITI Aayog Directive Principles of State Policy Reserve Bank of India Article 46 Article 43 Handlooms Reservation Act, 1985 Article 51A

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