Marking National Handloom Day, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday paid tribute to the State's weaving community, describing handloom artisans as preservers of India's cultural heritage and emphasising their role in carrying forward traditions that have been passed down through generations.

India celebrates National Handloom Day on August 7 every year to commemorate the historic day when the Swadeshi Movement was launched in 1905. | India News

Handloom sector is more than an economic activity – it represents India’s identity, craftsmanship and cultural continuity, says chief minister