The 'National Handloom Day' is being observed today. The day has special significance in the history of the freedom struggle in the country. On this day in 1905, 'Swadeshi Aandolan' was started. On the occasion, Prime Minister Narenda Modi urged all youngsters associated with the world of startups to take part in my handloom my pride challenge. Mr Modi said it is an excellent opportunity to ideate and innovate for weavers. The Prime minister also posted a video in his twitter handle on National Handloom Day. The video is a tribute to country's rich cultural diversity and all those working to celebrate artistic traditions.<br />''<br />''Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah has said, the country's handloom sector signifies its rich and diverse cultural heritage. Mr Shah said, the day is also aimed at encouraging countrymen to use handloom products weaved by indigenous weavers. He said, on the occasion all should join hands to further Modi government's resolve to preserve and promote handloom heritage and empower handloom weavers, especially women.<br />''<br />''On the occasion, an insurance scheme for weavers has come into force in Telangana from today. About 80 thousand weavers in the state will be benefited by the Insurance scheme. <br />