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Weavers Service Centre celebrates National Handloom Day
Weavers Service Centre celebrates National Handloom Day

Hans India

time08-08-2025

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  • Hans India

Weavers Service Centre celebrates National Handloom Day

Vijayawada: The Weavers Service Centre here, operating under the Office of the Development Commissioner for Handlooms, Union Ministry of Textiles, celebrated the National Handloom Day. The event saw the participation of approximately 145 weavers, distinguished guests, the State government officials, and master weavers. The celebrations in Vijayawada were inaugurated by G Rekha Rani, Commissioner of Handlooms and Textiles, who highlighted the handloom sector's significance in the region's socio-economic development. National Handloom Day, celebrated on August 7th, commemorates the Swadeshi Movement, which was a symbol of India's freedom struggle and promoted the use of indigenous handloom products. This year's main event was held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, bringing together weavers and students from across the country. In addition to the main event in Vijayawada, the Weavers Service Centre organised five other programmes in key handloom pockets at Pedana, Krishna district, Mangalagiri, Guntur district, Venkatagiri, Tirupati district, Muramanda, East Godavari district and Isukapalli, Bapatla district. During the event, the live telecast of the National Handloom Day celebrations from New Delhi was screened. This year, three individuals from Andhra Pradesh were honoured with national awards: Lakka Srinivasulu from Venkatagiri received the Sant Kabir Award. Karnati Murali from Palnadu received the National Award. Jujare Nagaraju from Dharmavaram received the National Award. Union Minister of Textiles, Giriraj Singh, addressed the gathering, emphasising the importance of preserving and promoting traditional handloom products to enhance India's cultural identity and socio-economic growth. Short films on Indian handloom textiles were also showcased, and handloom awards for the year 2024 were presented by the Union Minister. The event served as a platform to disseminate information about various central government schemes for weavers, including the SCDP, HSS, Weaver Mudra Loan, yarn subsidy, scholarships, and Samarth training programmes. Exceptional weavers were also felicitated for their valuable contributions to the industry. The National Handloom Day celebration in Vijayawada aimed at fostering a sense of pride in wearing handloom textiles and to raise awareness about the cultural significance of this timeless craft. The event was attended by M Nageswara Rao, Joint Director (H&T)/General Manager, APCO, G Raja Rao, Joint Director (H&T), Office Commissioner, and KS Sakode, Manager-Commercial, NHDC, Vijayawada.

Sant Kabir award winner Srinivasulu is a boon to district: Collector
Sant Kabir award winner Srinivasulu is a boon to district: Collector

Hans India

time11-07-2025

  • General
  • Hans India

Sant Kabir award winner Srinivasulu is a boon to district: Collector

Tirupati: District Collector Dr S Venkateswar described renowned handloom artist and designer Lakka Srinivasulu as a 'boon to the district'. The Collector, accompanied by local MLA K Ramakrishna, inspected a collection of sarees woven by Srinivasulu during a visit to Venkatagiri on Thursday. Speaking on the occasion, Dr Venkateswar expressed immense pride in the selection of Srinivasulu for the prestigious Sant Kabir Award, the highest national honour in the field of textiles and handlooms by the Government of India. He said, 'It is a matter of great pride for Tirupati district, particularly the Venkatagiri constituency, that a local artisan has received such a rare and coveted award. The Collector noted that only three artisans from the region have received the Sant Kabir Award so far, and this year, among only two recipients across the country, Lakka Srinivasulu is the sole awardee from Andhra Pradesh. His award-winning design is woven from 'Booda silk', a type of silk that is produced without killing the silkworm. The sarees incorporate intricate motifs crafted using 2 per cent gold and silver threads, creating a reversible design that is visible on both sides—a rare and remarkable feat in textile craftsmanship. 'This innovative and distinctive design has not been attempted anywhere else in the country,' the Collector added. MLA K Ramakrishna, who joined in felicitating Srinivasulu, praised his continued excellence in the handloom sector and expressed hope that the artist would win many more accolades in the future. Local leaders, including Mandal Parishad President Tanuja Reddy and State Padmashali Corporation Director Sriramadasu Gangadhar, also honoured Srinivasulu during the ceremony. District Handlooms officer R Ramesh, Tthsildar Venkata Narasimha Rao and others participated.

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