National Handloom Day observed in Coimbatore

National Handloom Day is observed on August 7. This day honours the handloom weavers and recognises their role in the country’s economy and culture. The handloom industry in India has a rich cultural heritage.

District Collector Kranti Kumar inaugurated the 20 per cent discount sale of handloom products and also an exhibition at the Collectorate here to mark the ninth National Handloom Day observance. District Revenue Officer M. Sharmila, Pollachi Sub-Collector C. Priyanka and Assistant Director of Handloom Sivakumar took part.

The Collector appealed to the public to support the handloom products and enhance the livelihood of the handloom weavers. He also distributed Mudra loans to the tune of ₹50,000 each to ten beneficiaries and gave away work orders for constructing houses to eight beneficiaries at ₹4 lakh each. He also gave away medical insurance identity cards to ten employees of co-operative societies.