Shiv Sena's Jyoti Waghmare presents Solapur Dhawal to PM Modi on National Handloom Day
New Delhi, August 7
On the occasion of National Handloom Day, Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha MP Jyoti Waghmare from Solapur presented a traditional Solapur handloom dhawal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an NDA MPs' meeting with the Prime Minister at his residence on Friday.
The meeting was held over breakfast at the Prime Minister's residence, with NDA MPs attending the gathering.
Waghmare presented the Solapur handloom dhawal to PM Modi as part of the National Handloom Day observance, highlighting the traditional textile craft associated with Solapur.
Earlier in the day, PM Modi marked the day by celebrating India's rich handloom heritage and reaffirming the government's commitment to supporting the country's weavers and artisans, describing the sector as a key pillar of rural empowerment, women-led development, and an Atmanirbhar Bharat.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister paid tribute to generations of artisans who have preserved India's traditional craftsmanship while encouraging citizens to promote the sector through social media.
"Today, on National Handloom Day, we celebrate India's vibrant handloom heritage. We also salute the skill, creativity and dedication of our weavers and artisans. For generations, they have preserved and enriched our traditions. Our Government will keep supporting the handloom sector, which is an important pillar of rural empowerment, women-led development and fulfilling the dream of an Atmanirbhar Bharat," he wrote in a post on his official X handle.
PM Modi also invited people to share their favourite handloom products and the trending "Get Ready With Me" (GRWM) videos using the hashtag #NationalHandloomDay, saying the initiative would help raise awareness and encourage communities associated with the traditional textile sector.
Celebrating India's centuries-old weaving traditions and the artisans who continue to preserve them, President Droupadi Murmu also conferred the Sant Kabir Handloom Awards and National Handloom Awards 2025 to 22 outstanding weavers, designers, cooperatives and entrepreneurs at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre (RBCC) on the occasion of National Handloom Day.
The awards recognise exceptional craftsmanship, innovation and contributions towards preserving India's rich handloom heritage. This year's recipients represent the country's remarkable diversity of weaving traditions, ranging from Kanchipuram silk and Banarasi Jamdani to Tangaliya weaving of Gujarat and Lepcha textiles of Sikkim.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Every year we celebrate but what about the actual weavers? Their wages are still low and many are leaving the profession. We need more than just hashtags and awards, we need concrete policy support. Just saying.
The GRWM trend with handlooms is such a smart idea! I've seen so many young people posting videos wearing beautiful khadi and handloom sarees. This is how we make handloom cool again. 💯
Good to see NDA MPs highlighting local crafts. Solapur handloom is indeed world-class - the quality and durability is unmatched. But let's hope this visibility translates into more orders for our local artisans, especially during festive season.
As someone who buys Indian handloom products from abroad, this is heartening. The craftsmanship is unbelievable. Hope the government's support makes it easier for global customers to access these authentic products. 🇮🇳
Atmanirbhar Bharat in true sense! But also need to ensure fair trade practices. Our weavers in Maharashtra's smaller towns still struggle with middlemen taking most of the profit. The PM's support is welcome, but implementation at ground level matters more.
So proud of our handloom heritage! My entire wardrobe is basically
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