Ministry of Textiles launches “Haat on Wheels” as part of 11th National Handloom Day celebrations

🧵 Ministry of Textiles Launches “Haat on Wheels” on 11th National Handloom Day

🗓️ Date: August 5, 2025

📍 Venue: Handloom Haat, Janpath, New Delhi

🗞️ Source: PIB Delhi, Posted on August 5, 2025, 8:10 PM

🔹 Key Highlights

• “Haat on Wheels”: A mobile retail initiative launched to celebrate 11th National Handloom Day.
• Inaugurated by Union Minister of Textiles Shri Giriraj Singh.
• Organized in collaboration with the National Handloom Development Corporation (NHDC).
• Showcases 116 distinct weaves from various states across India.

🔹 Purpose & Significance

• Empowers handloom artisans by expanding market access.
• Reinforces the government’s commitment to:
  • Preserve India’s weaving heritage
  • Drive sustainable rural employment
  • Promote vocal for local and Atmanirbhar Bharat

🔹 Dignitaries Present

• Shri Giriraj Singh (Union Minister of Textiles)
• Shri Pabitra Margherita (MoS for External Affairs and Textiles)
• Smt Neelam Shami Rao (Secretary, Ministry of Textiles)