Haat on Wheels launched on 11th National Handloom Day

  • National Handloom Day was celebrated on August 7, 2025, marking the 11th edition of the event to honor India’s handloom heritage and promote the work of its weavers. 
  • The celebration aims to support the socio-economic development of weavers, raise awareness for the handloom sector, and encourage the use of handloom products. 
  • The day commemorates the Swadeshi Movement launched on this date in 1905. 
  • National Handloom Day 2025 was celebrated with two main themes: “Handlooms – Empowering Women, Empowering the Nation” and “Weaving Innovation into Tradition”. 
  • The Ministry of Textiles, in collaboration with the National Handloom Development Corporation (NHDC), celebrated the 11th National Handloom Day with the launch of an Exclusive Handloom Expo and the “Haat on Wheels” mobile retail initiative at Handloom Haat, Janpath.

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