Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi greeted the nation on National Handloom Day (August 7, 2026), celebrating India's rich and vibrant handloom heritage. He paid tribute to the skill, creativity and dedication of the country's weavers and artisans, noting that for generations they have preserved and enriched India's timeless traditions through their craftsmanship. The Prime Minister reaffirmed the government's commitment to supporting the handloom sector, describing it as an important pillar of rural empowerment, women-led development and the vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India). He urged citizens to share their favourite handloom products and GRWM (Get Ready With Me) videos on social media using the hashtag #NationalHandloomDay to encourage those associated with the sector. The message was posted through the Prime Minister's Office and shared on X (formerly Twitter).