National Handloom Day is celebrated in India on August 7, every year. The day highlights the contribution of handloom industry in socio-economic development of India. It also raises awareness among people regarding the handloom industry. Ministry of Textile is the nodal agency of the celebration.

• Handloom Industry is the largest industry in India.
• Products manufactured by weaving community of this sector are popular worldwide.
• It is a significant employment source across rural areas of India.
• This sector is an important player in women empowerment. 70% of all weavers and allied workers are women.
• Indian handloom sector exports its products to more than 20 countries worldwide, like the UK, the USA, France, Germany, and South Africa.