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CM Yogi Adityanath Honours UP Weavers With Awards

CM Yogi Adityanath honoured weavers, signed MoUs to boost market access. Weavers received cheques and trophies.

Mumbai Alert · Politics Desk
Mumbai Alert · Politics Desk
Politics Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Fri, 07 August 2026 at 08:12 pm
CM Yogi Adityanath Honours UP Weavers With Awards

On the occasion of National Handloom Day, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath honoured weavers and beneficiaries across various categories at the Sant Kabir State-Level Handloom Awards ceremony in Lucknow. The ceremony saw the distribution of cheques to the winners, with each receiving a citation and trophy.

The winners included Jamaluddin from Varanasi, who received the first prize in the Honouring Weavers Saree, Brocade & Dress Material Category, and Aqeel Ahmad from Sitapur, who received the first prize in the Cotton Durrie, Woollen Durrie, Asani & Daret Category. Kafeel Ahmad from Bijnor and Pyarelal from Varanasi also received first prizes in their respective categories.

In addition to the awards, the Chief Minister also signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with major buyers of handloom products. The MoUs were exchanged with the Handloom Export Promotion Council, Chennai, Damera Tata Group, Bengaluru, DTDC Cargo, the International Fashion Business Exchange Council, Mumbai, and Prateek Kumar of Kanpur.

The MoUs aim to boost market access for handloom products and provide a platform for weavers to showcase their products. The ceremony also saw the honouring of beneficiaries under the Jhalkari Bai Kori Handloom & Powerloom Development Scheme and the Chief Minister Handloom & Powerloom Industry Development Scheme.

The beneficiaries received cheques ranging from ₹78,000 to ₹93,000. The schemes aim to promote the development of the handloom and powerloom industry in the state and provide financial assistance to weavers.

The event was a significant step towards promoting the handloom industry in Uttar Pradesh and providing a platform for weavers to showcase their products. The Chief Minister's efforts to boost market access and provide financial assistance to weavers are expected to have a positive impact on the industry.

The handloom industry is a significant contributor to the state's economy, and the government's efforts to promote it are expected to benefit the weavers and the state as a whole. The ceremony was a testament to the government's commitment to promoting the industry and providing support to weavers.

In a tweet, the Chief Minister praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for promoting Uttar Pradesh's handicrafts and handloom products during his foreign visits. The Chief Minister said that the Prime Minister's efforts were a matter of pride for the state's artisans and weavers.

The event was a significant milestone in the government's efforts to promote the handloom industry, and it is expected to have a positive impact on the industry and the state's economy.

The government's initiatives to promote the handloom industry are expected to benefit the weavers and the state as a whole. The ceremony was a testament to the government's commitment to promoting the industry and providing support to weavers.

In conclusion, the Sant Kabir State-Level Handloom Awards ceremony was a significant event that showcased the government's commitment to promoting the handloom industry. The ceremony saw the honouring of weavers and beneficiaries, and the signing of MoUs to boost market access. The event is expected to have a positive impact on the industry and the state's economy.

Frequently asked questions

What was the occasion of the Sant Kabir State-Level Handloom Awards ceremony?

The ceremony was held on the occasion of National Handloom Day.

What were the MoUs signed by the Chief Minister?

The MoUs were signed with major buyers of handloom products, including the Handloom Export Promotion Council, Chennai, and Damera Tata Group, Bengaluru.

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