11th National Handloom Day celebrated with grandeur at Udyog Bhawan Jammu

JAMMU, AUGUST 07: The 11th National Handloom Day was celebrated at the Conference Hall, Udyog Bhawan, Jammu, with grandeur and cultural vibrance.

Organised by the Department of Handicrafts & Handloom, the event honoured India’s handloom legacy and reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to supporting weavers. Eleven curated stalls by weavers, cooperative societies and handloom units showcased the region’s textile heritage.

The event was inaugurated by Mohammad Nazir Sheikh, Director, Handicrafts & Handloom, Jammu. In his address, he said the handloom sector reflects India’s civilisational heritage and that artisans are cultural custodians. He called for collective responsibility in empowering them through innovation and sustained support.

Senior officers from the department, including Deputy Director Administration Mohammad Farooq Malik and Deputy Director Planning Rakesh Kumar Sharma, visited the stalls.

A specially curated “Handloom Selfie Point” attracted visitors, while brochures and awareness material were distributed to enhance outreach and participation in departmental schemes.

Artisans expressed gratitude for the opportunity to showcase their work. Certificates of Excellence and mementoes were presented to selected weavers and cooperatives.

Assistant Director Handlooms Jammu Rupali Mahajan thanked dignitaries and praised the Director for his leadership. She noted that National Handloom Day reaffirms India’s cultural identity and that innovation will sustain traditional crafts.

The event concluded with a reaffirmed commitment to artisan welfare and cultural preservation.