11th National Handloom Day Celebrated with Enthusiasm at Bhuttico Auditorium in Kullu.
Kullu:
The 11th National Handloom Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm and pride at the Bhuttico Auditorium, under the aegis of the Weaver Service Centre (Shamshi) and the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India on Friday August 8 in Kullu district. The event witnessed the active participation of hundreds of weavers and employees from across the region, reaffirming the cultural and economic importance of the handloom industry in Himachal Pradesh.
Former Minister and President of Bhuttico, Satya Prakash Thakur, graced the occasion as the chief guest. Extending heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all weavers on National Handloom Day, he expressed gratitude to the Government of India, the Ministry of Textiles, and the National Handloom Development Corporation for launching several welfare schemes that have significantly empowered weavers.
“These initiatives have played a key role in making our weavers self-reliant,” Thakur said. He highlighted the various benefits provided to Bhuttico weavers, such as paid leaves, post-retirement pensions, gratuity, and provident fund facilities. “All of this has been possible due to the discipline, hard work, and unity of the weavers’ community,” he added, acknowledging the foundational role played by the late Vedram Thakur, the visionary who laid the strong groundwork for Bhuttico.
Today, Bhuttico stands as a nationally and internationally recognized handloom organization, regularly receiving prestigious awards that celebrate excellence in craftsmanship and cooperative success.
The event also featured a cultural performance by Bhuttico weaver Phoola Devi, who sang a heartfelt song on weaving that emphasized women empowerment and upliftment. Her message echoed loud and clear — “Women are the creators of the world, and national development is incomplete without their progress.”
Notable attendees at the event included Enforcement Officer from the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation, Hardev Negi; Ramesh; Bhuttico General Manager Kishan Chand; and several other officials and staff members such as Surti Devi, Anuj Thakur, Kavita Thakur, Neena Thakur, Veena Devi, Om Prakash, Rajkumar, Meena Devi, Geeta Devi, Bahadur Singh, and Mahender Singh.
The celebration not only honored the spirit of India’s handloom legacy but also highlighted the continuous efforts to ensure social security and recognition for the weaving community.
