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Detailed explanation-1: -August 7 was chosen as the National Handloom Day to commemorate the Swadeshi Movement which was launched on this day in 1905 in the Calcutta Town hall to protest against the partition of Bengal by the British Government.

Detailed explanation-2: -The day also highlights the contribution of the handloom industry to the socioeconomic development of the country and increased the income of the weavers. 2022 marks the 8th National Handloom Day. This year theme of National Handloom Day 2022 is ”Handloom, an Indian legacy”.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

Detailed explanation-4: -Note – The theme of National Handloom Day 2021 is “Handloom, an Indian Legacy”. The Government of India (GoI) designated August 7 of each year as National Handloom Day in 2015.