Dindigul, 4 August 2026: The Dindigul district administration has announced a special programme to mark the 12th National Handloom Day on 7 August 2026.
According to a press release issued by District Collector Smt. Durgamoorthi, IAS, a handloom exhibition-cum-sale and a free medical camp for handloom weavers will be held at Pichandi Mahal located in the campus of the Revenue Divisional Officer’s office in Dindigul.
Event Details
- Date: 7 August 2026
- Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Venue: Pichandi Mahal, Revenue Divisional Officer’s Office campus, Dindigul
The public is invited to visit the exhibition, purchase authentic handloom products, and support local weavers. Alongside the exhibition and sales, a medical camp and information on welfare schemes will be organised for handloom weavers.
Why 7 August is National Handloom Day
National Handloom Day is observed every year on 7 August to commemorate the launch of the Swadeshi Movement on this day in 1905. The movement encouraged people to use Indian-made handloom cloth and reject foreign goods. The day aims to:
- Highlight the importance of the handloom sector
- Promote traditional weaving skills
- Improve the livelihoods of weavers
- Encourage the public to buy handloom products
This will be the 12th observance of the day since it was officially declared in 2015.
District Collector Durgamoorthi has appealed to the public to participate in large numbers, purchase handloom products, and support the weavers of the district.
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