National Handloom Day 2022 - History!!!
Significance of National Handloom Day: The handloom sector in india has emerged as the most important cottage trade over time. Handloom weavers have been making goods using pure fibres like cotton, silk and wool. The basic goal of organizing National Handloom Day is to clarify the contribution of handlooms to the socio-economic reform of India. Every year on National Handloom Day, the government organizes workshops to make weavers aware of work options.
Ancient is Handloom Industry: Handloom industry has been providing livelihood to hand artisans since ancient times. Goods manufactured by the handloom industry are also exported a lot abroad. It is believed that about 7 lakh persons are engaged in various works in this industry.