On National Handloom Day, Rajasthan has achieved something to be proud of. President Draupadi Murmu presented the National Handloom Award to Mr. Bariga Ram, a young weaver from Barmer, Rajasthan . Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma extended his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes for his achievement .
The Chief Minister said that Bariga Ram’s art, skill, and dedication are making a significant contribution to the advancement of Rajasthan’s age-old handloom tradition. His achievements will inspire younger generations to preserve and promote traditional arts and crafts.
National honour for young weaver from Barmer
The National Handloom Award for Bariga Ram, a young weaver from Barmer, is a matter of pride for Rajasthan’s rich handloom tradition. His skill and hard work have brought national recognition to the state’s traditional weaving.
Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, calling this achievement a matter of pride for all the citizens of Rajasthan, said that the hard work of weavers and artisans plays an important role in keeping our cultural heritage alive.
Chief Minister bought Khadi
On the occasion of National Handloom Day, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma also purchased Khadi products from Rajasthan Handloom House located at Ajmeri Gate in Jaipur.
During this, he gave the message of promoting local products and encouraging the weavers and artisans of the state.
Handloom is the glorious heritage of Rajasthan
The Chief Minister said that the rich art, folk culture and traditional crafts of Rajasthan are a reflection of the hard work, skill and creativity of weavers and artisans passed down through generations.
He said that handlooms are an integral part of Rajasthan’s glorious heritage. It is the responsibility of society and the government to preserve and promote this heritage and pass it on to the next generation.
Call to be ‘vocal for local’
Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, while referring to the increasing public participation towards indigenous and local products in the country under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, appealed to the people to adopt local products.
He said that everyone should be “vocal for local” and encourage the products of local weavers and artisans. This will honor their skills and strengthen the resolve for a self-reliant India.
Weavers and artisans need encouragement
Handlooms and handicrafts in Rajasthan are not only a source of employment but also a vital part of the state’s cultural identity. National recognition for young weavers like Bariga Ram will inspire other young people in this field to further their traditional art.
This honour given to Barmer weaver Bariga Ram on National Handloom Day is being considered a step towards further strengthening the national identity of Rajasthan’s traditional art, skill and handloom heritage.