New Delhi: Celebrating India’s centuries-old weaving traditions and the artisans who continue to preserve them, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Sant Kabir Handloom Awards and National Handloom Awards 2025 to 22 outstanding weavers, designers, cooperatives and entrepreneurs at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre (RBCC) on the occasion of National Handloom Day. LIVE: President Droupadi Murmu addresses the 12th National Handloom Day Celebrations at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre https://t.co/q80nCtcc6Z — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 7, 2026The awards recognise exceptional craftsmanship, innovation and contributions towards preserving India’s rich handloom heritage. The prestigious Sant Kabir Handloom Awards, considered the highest civilian honour in the handloom sector, were presented to three artisans. Celebrating India's handloom heritage! The 12th National Handloom Day celebrations at Rashtrapati Bhavan honoured the rich legacy of Indian handlooms and recognised outstanding contributions to the sector.