Andhra Pradesh CM Advocates Monthly Handloom Wearing on National Handloom Day

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu encouraged citizens to wear traditional handlooms at least once a month. He reiterated his government's commitment to uplifting the weavers' community through various initiatives. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also celebrated National Handloom Day, honoring the nation's rich handloom heritage.

On National Handloom Day, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu urged citizens to wear traditional handlooms at least once a month. He emphasized his government's commitment to aiding the weavers' community and restoring the glory of Andhra Pradesh's handlooms.

"I urge everyone to wear traditional handloom at least once a month with pride. Today, I met with the weavers of Andhra Pradesh and admired their devotion in preserving our rich heritage," CM Naidu said in a post on X. "Our government is committed to overcoming challenges faced by the weavers' community and restoring the glory of Andhra's handlooms. Steps include a new handloom policy, GST relaxations, promoting APCO, health insurance, and developing handloom clusters," he added.

Naidu further disclosed plans to open new markets via ONDC, expanding business and recognizing the weavers' craftsmanship. "I also bought two sarees for my wife on the occasion," he noted. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed pride in the country's rich handloom heritage, emphasizing the importance of 'Vocal for Local.'

National Handloom Day is celebrated on August 7, commemorating the Swadeshi Movement of 1905, which encouraged indigenous industries. The day honors weavers and aims to raise awareness about the sector's socio-economic contributions.