PM Narendra Modi Urges Citizens to Celebrate National Handloom Day by Promoting India’s Handloom Heritage

VIDEO | “Tomorrow, 7th August is National Handloom Day. Let’s make India’s handloom diversity popular. Share your videos with your favourite handloom products, including GRWM videos on social media. Don’t forget to use #NationalHandloomDay.” | Source : @narendramodi on X

Dated 6th August 2026

TDF News Desk

New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to the people of India to celebrate National Handloom Day by promoting the country’s rich and diverse handloom heritage.

In a message shared on the social media platform X, the Prime Minister encouraged citizens to post videos featuring their favourite handloom products. He also invited people to share “Get Ready With Me (GRWM)” videos while wearing handloom clothes to highlight India’s traditional textiles.

The Prime Minister said that National Handloom Day is an opportunity to make India’s handloom diversity more popular across the country and the world. He urged everyone to actively participate in the campaign by showcasing the beauty and uniqueness of Indian handloom products.

In his post, PM Modi said, “Tomorrow, 7th August is National Handloom Day. Let’s make India’s handloom diversity popular. Share your videos with your favourite handloom products, including GRWM videos on social media. Don’t forget to use #NationalHandloomDay.”

National Handloom Day is observed every year on August 7 to honour India’s handloom weavers and recognise their valuable contribution to preserving the country’s rich cultural heritage, traditional craftsmanship and rural economy. The day also encourages people to support handloom products and the artisans who create them.