In this episode, senior BJP leader, social activist Virendra Dutt Semwal, who is a well-known figure in the field of handlooms, has also been honoured with the President's Award for the same reason| He also decided to give handicraft yoga mats to all union ministers or MPs of the country this year, so that they may include handicraft products in his daily routine as well|

National Handloom Day is celebrated on 7th August every year to recognize the contribution of handloom weavers in India. On this day, the handloom weaving community is honoured, and the contribution of this sector to the socio-economic development of this country is highlighted.

Handloom art is a symbol of the skills of the weavers as well as the heritage of Indian culture. Handloom is an important sector providing livelihood in the rural and semi-rural parts of our country. On which the lives of more than 70 percent of the weavers and workers depend. It also addresses women empowerment by the great contribution of women in it.

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