India, Aug. 6 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

The Ministry of Textiles will celebrate the 12th National Handloom Day on 7 August 2026 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre (RBCC), New Delhi, reaffirming the Government's commitment to preserving, promoting and strengthening India's rich handloom heritage while recognising the invaluable contribution of the country's handloom weaving community to the nation's cultural and economic development.

The Hon'ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, will grace the celebrations as the Chief Guest and present the Sant Kabir Handloom Awards and National Handloom Awards 2025. The function will also be attended by the Union Minister of Textiles, Shri Giriraj Singh, Union Ministe...