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: -As a part of the movement, production of khadi started in almost every household. When India got independence, Indian flag made of Khadi was unfurled near India Gate. Thus, the National Handloom Day is celebrated on August 7, the same day when Swadeshi Movement was started.

Detailed explanation-3: -The 7th August was chosen as National Handloom Day to commemorate the Swadeshi Movement which was launched on this day in 1905. The National Handloom Day is observed annually to honour our handloom weavers and provide impetus to the handloom industry.

Detailed explanation-4: -August 07, 2022 marks the 8th National Handloom Day. In 2022, the handloom celebratory week coincides with the government’s ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, an initiative under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav encouraging people to hoist flags at their homes and contribute to nation-building in the 75th year of Independence.