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Yogi Adityanath salutes handloom artisans, recalls Swadeshi
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
National Handloom Day speeches often celebrate heritage but gloss over the real struggles of weavers, low wages, competition from powerlooms and shrinking markets. The government's awards and mentions of Swadeshi are welcome, but they must be backed by concrete steps like fair pricing, direct market access and social security. The real test will be whether the next generation of weavers finds the craft profitable enough to continue.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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