HISTORY

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.

Note

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also conferred this highest civilian award in 2023 in recognition of his global leadership.
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