National Handloom Day

PM Modi launchs 'My Textile My Pride' campaign, attacks opposition

9th Handloom Day is being celebrated at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, Delhi. During this, PM Modi launched 'My Textile My Pride' campaign and attacked the opposition.

Aug 07, 2023, 15:50 PM IST

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PM Modi praises India on National Handloom Day

The Government of India is celebrating on 7th August every year since 2015 to give importance to weavers and craftsmen. Today is the ninth National Handloom Day. PM attends 9th Handloom Day Celebrations

Aug 07, 2023, 14:58 PM IST

Cancer survivor Tahira Kashyap shares her ordeal, says 'was losing hair, used spray and powder to cover'!

Tahira Kashyap wore this saree at Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh's wedding reception which took place on December 1, 2018.

Aug 07, 2021, 14:32 PM IST

On National Handloom Day, Kangana Ranaut urges people to choose vocal for local!

The actress has always spoken about her love for ethics and Indian outfits and design. Also, she has been spotted wearing handloom collection sarees on multiple occasions.

Aug 07, 2020, 12:03 PM IST

Yash Chopra contributed a lot to Indian cinema: Varun Dhawan

Actor Varun Dhawan, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film "Sui Dhaaga - Made In India" under the Yash Raj Films's banner, says that the late veteran filmmaker Yash Chopra contributed a lot to Indian cinema.

Aug 11, 2018, 17:06 PM IST

Sui Dhaaga logo made in 15 different art forms

From the east, the film's logo has been made in Pipli style from Odisha and handloom work from Assam, Kantha stitch work from West Bengal.

Aug 07, 2018, 06:31 AM IST

Tamil Nadu to formulate new integrated textile policy, says Chief Minister K Palaniswami

The scheme of supplying sarees and dhotis to beneficiaries free of cost during the harvest festival of Pongal in January provided employment to weavers throughout the year as they are procured from them.

Aug 07, 2017, 15:48 PM IST

IMG-Reliance collaborates with Ministry of Textiles

IMG Reliance, which is a joint venture between Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and IMG Worldwide (IMG), has collaborated with the Minstry of Textiles to empower handloom weavers community in India.

Aug 19, 2016, 16:14 PM IST

National Handloom Day: PM Modi, ministers urge people to use use ‘eco friendly’ handloom products

On National Handloom Day on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other ministers urged citizens to use more handloom products in their daily lives.

Aug 07, 2016, 14:08 PM IST

Steps needed to ensure handloom weavers get rightful wage: PM Modi

Making a strong pitch for the handloom industry, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today called for steps to promote it globally as well as ensure that weavers are paid their rightful wages.

Aug 07, 2015, 23:55 PM IST