PM to launch first National Handloom Day on Aug 7
The program is being held in the prestigious Centenary hall of Madras University.
The date Aug 7 has been chosen due to its special significance in India`s history; it was on this day that the Swadeshi Movement was launched in 1905.
The formal proclamation of Swadeshi Movement was made on Aug 7, 1905 in a massive meeting in the Calcutta Town hall.
The movement involved revival of domestic products and production processes.
The Government of India has declared August 7 as National Handloom Day every year, in memory of this.
On the occasion of the first National Handloom Day, the Prime Minister will confer the Sant Kabir awards and National awards for the years 2012, 2013 and 2014 to distinguished handloom personalities.
The observance of National Handloom Day and honouring of handloom weavers will not only provide an impetus to the handloom industry of India but would also serve to promote handloom as a genuine international product of good quality.
The Prime Minister will also launch ‘India Handloom’ Brand. An exhibition showcasing master creations of the awardees is also being inaugurated on the occasion in the adjacent senate building of Madras University.
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