New Delhi, Aug 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on the occasion of National Handloom Day on Wednesday and expressed pride over the rich heritage and tradition of handlooms across the country.
Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi wrote, "Greetings on National Handloom Day! We take immense pride in the rich heritage and vibrant tradition of handlooms across our nation. We also cherish the efforts of our artisans and reiterate our commitment to be 'Vocal for Local.'"
Greetings on National Handloom Day! We take immense pride in the rich heritage and vibrant tradition of handlooms across our nation. We also cherish the efforts of our artisans and reiterate our commitment to be ‘Vocal for Local.’ pic.twitter.com/5M0LPxPFgr
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 7, 2024
According to the release, National Handloom Day seeks to honour the handloom weavers and provide motivation and a sense of pride to the handloom industry, by appreciating their contribution to the cultural, traditional and economic landscape of the country.
The celebrations aim to generate awareness about the importance of the handloom sector and its contribution to the socio-economic development of the country.
(ANI)
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