# Yogi Adityanath salutes handloom artisans, recalls Swadeshi 2026-08-07T18:32:50+00:00 | India | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday paid tribute to the state's weaving community on National Handloom Day, saying handloom artisans preserve India's cultural heritage. Presenting the Sant Kabir State-Level Handloom Awards in Lucknow, he linked the occasion to the Swadeshi Movement launched on August 7, 1905, which encouraged self-reliance and indigenous products. Adityanath said the handloom sector represents India's identity and craftsmanship, with every fabric carrying the artisan's story. Uttar Pradesh is known for Banarasi silk, Chikankari, Bhadohi carpets and handwoven textiles from Mau, Tanda and Mubarakpur, providing livelihoods to thousands of families. He stressed supporting weavers through government initiatives and modern technology. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: handloom artisans, handloom awards, National Handloom Day, Swadeshi Movement, Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/yogi-adityanath-salutes-handloom-artisans-recalls-swadeshi/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/yogi-adityanath-salutes-handloom-artisans-recalls-swadeshi/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.