Prime Minister calls upon people to celebrate National Handloom Day by showcasing India's rich handloom heritage
Issued by Prime Minister's Office
Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Prime Minister's Office on 6th August 2026. Classified under Press Release.
Executive Summary & Key Takeaways
Summary of Prime Minister’s Call to Celebrate National Handloom Day
On August 6, 2026, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) issued a press release through the Press Information Bureau (PIB) in Delhi, detailing Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s call to the nation to celebrate National Handloom Day on August 7.
The Prime Minister urged citizens to promote India’s diverse handloom traditions and showcase the country’s rich heritage. To increase the popularity of handloom products, the Prime Minister specifically encouraged the public to share videos on social media featuring their favorite handloom items, including "Get Ready With Me" (GRWM) style content.
Key Data Points and Metrics:
- Event: National Handloom Day (August 7).
- Announcement Date: August 6, 2026, at 10:28 PM.
- Official Hashtag: #NationalHandloomDay.
- Release ID: 2295824.
- Visitor Count: 1548 (at the time of the release).
- Language Availability: The announcement was made available in 12 additional languages: Urdu, Hindi, Manipuri, Bengali, Assamese, Punjabi, Gujarati, Odia, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam.
- Source: Prime Minister’s Office / PIB Delhi.