CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Swadeshi Movement which was launched on 7th August, 1905 had encouraged indigenous industries and in particular handloom weavers. In 2015, the Government of India decided to designate the 7th August every year, as the National Handloom Day.

Detailed explanation-2: -The National Handloom Day has been observed on August 7 every year since 2015 to commemorate the launch of the Swadeshi Movement in 1905. It is celebrated to honour the handloom-weaving community of India and to recognise the contribution of the handloom sector to the socio-economic development of the country.

Detailed explanation-3: -The National Handloom Day is observed annually on 7th August to honour the handloom weavers in the country and also highlight India’s handloom industry. Doordarshan (DD) is an Indian public broadcast service.

Detailed explanation-4: -2022 marks the 8th National Handloom Day. This year theme of National Handloom Day 2022 is ”Handloom, an Indian legacy”.

Detailed explanation-5: -Every year, August 7 is observed as the National Handloom Day in India to highlight the contribution of the handloom industry in the socio-economic development and create awareness about the sector. The handloom sector is one of the largest economic sectors in the country.