| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | 11th National Handloom Day (NHD) |
| Date | 7th August 2025 |
| Organized by | Ministry of Textiles |
| Theme | 'Weaving Innovation into Tradition.' |
| Venue | Bharat Mandapam |
| Awards Presented | 5 Sant Kabir Handloom Awards and 19 National Handloom Awards for 2024 |
| Established | 7th August 2015, marking the Swadeshi Movement of 7th August 1905 |
| Key Initiatives | Exclusive Handloom Expo, "Haat on Wheels", "Know Your Weaves Campaign 2025" |
| Sant Kabir Handloom Award | Recognizes outstanding handloom weavers; Cash Prize: Rs. 3.5 lakh |
| National Handloom Award | Celebrates weavers for exceptional craftsmanship; Cash Prize: Rs. 2 lakh |
| Handloom Sector Employment | Over 35 lakh people, with 70% being women |
| Global Production | 95% of global handwoven fabric production |
| Major Export Destination | United States (₹331.56 crore worth of exports in FY 2024-25) |
| Major Schemes | National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP), Raw Material Supply Scheme (RMSS), MUDRA Loan |
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