# Modi Promises Continued Support For Handloom Sector On National Handloom Day 2026-08-07T05:36:04+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 7 promised continued government support for India’s handloom sector, calling it important to rural empowerment, women-led development and self-reliance. He also urged people to post handloom products and ‘get ready with me’ videos using #NationalHandloomDay. National Handloom Day marks the launch of the Swadeshi Movement on August 7, 1905, and was first observed in 2015. Hindustan Times reports that handloom employs 35.22 lakh weavers and allied workers, with women accounting for more than 72 per cent. Times Now News reports that revival efforts are giving new life to endangered traditions such as Dhakai Muslin, Baroda Shalu, Telia Rumal and Himroo. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com - thehindubusinessline.com - hindustantimes.com Tags: handlooms, National Handloom Day, Swadeshi Movement, textiles, weavers Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/modi-promises-continued-support-for-indias-handloom-sector/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/modi-promises-continued-support-for-indias-handloom-sector/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.