Important Days National Handloom Day
- The day is observed on August 7 every year to honor handloom weavers across the
- The day to commemorates the launch of the Swadeshi Movement.
- The day has been observed since
Awards and Honour Companion of the Order award
- President Droupadi Murmu was conferred the Companion of the Order of Fiji which is the country’s highest civilian
- “President Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere of Fiji conferred the Companion of the Order of Fiji upon President Droupadi Murmu.
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- Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also conferred this highest civilian award in 2023 in recognition of his global leadership.