On National Handloom Day, the Chief Minister was felicitated by presenting a loom
Special efforts are being made for the respect, prosperity and empowerment of weavers in the state – Chief Minister
Raipur, 07 August 2025/
On the occasion of National Handloom Day, a delegation of Chhattisgarh Weavers Society made a courtesy visit to Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai at the Chief Minister’s residence office in the capital Raipur.
Chief Minister Shri Sai extended his heartfelt wishes to all the representatives on National Handloom Day. While praising the weaver community, the Chief Minister said that handloom art is our rich heritage, which gives a unique identity to the state and strengthens our cultural identity.
The Chief Minister said that the weaver community of Chhattisgarh is increasing the pride of the state through its labor, skill and creativity.
Chief Minister Shri Sai said that the state government is making multi-pronged efforts for the prosperity, empowerment and self-reliance of weavers. From making raw material available to reducing costs and providing better marketing facilities, schemes are being effectively implemented on every front. He said that only the self-reliance of weavers can give new heights to their creative flight.
Referring to the mantra of “Vocal for Local” given by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the Chief Minister said that this is the time to promote our traditional products and skills. The handloom industry is not only a means of livelihood, but is also a living symbol of cultural consciousness, which the weaver community is still preserving.
On this occasion, the members of the society presented the Chief Minister with a replica of the loom (traditional machine for weaving cloth) made by the weavers. The Chief Minister said that this gift of yours is not only a symbol of your respect and sentiments, but also a symbol of creativity, tradition and cultural values of our state.
Chief Minister Shri Sai assured that the Chhattisgarh government is fully committed to provide every possible support to the weaver community and is giving top priority to their all-round development. He said that the coming time will be of respect, prosperity and empowerment of weavers.
On this occasion, National Vice President of Weavers Society Mr. Mahesh Devangan, Mr. Purushottam Devangan, Mr. Dhanesh Devangan, Mr. Gajendra Devangan and other senior members were present.
