Today is 8th National handloom day. The day has special significance in the history of the freedom struggle in the country. On the same day in 1905 <i>Swadeshi Aandolan</i> was started. Announcing the date to celebrate National handloom day in 2015, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said that all families in the country must keep at least one product of khadi and one of handloom.<br />''<br />''AIR correspondent reports that in Uttar Pradesh thousands of weavers are associated with the handloom industry in particularly Meerut district in western Uttar Pradesh and Azamgarh, Mau and Varanasi districts in the eastern part of the state. They are now getting benefit of many schemes launched by central government. The bunkar seva Kendras have become instrumental for welfare of artisans and weavers and making themself Reliant.<br />''<br />''Deputy director of bunkar seva Kendra in Meerut district lalta Prasad told that the centre not only provides all kind of hand holding to the weavers but also helps them in selling their products at various Many programs will be organised across the state to celebrate National handlooms day. BJP Mahila morcha has also announced to purchase at least one product from the weavers today.