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flag Indian weaver Khem Raj Sundriyal won the 2026 Padma Shri for revitalizing Jamdani weaving and Panipat Khes.

flag Khem Raj Sundriyal, a master weaver from Panipat, has been awarded India’s Padma Shri in 2026 for his six-decade dedication to handloom crafts, particularly Jamdani weaving and revitalizing Panipat Khes. flag Despite personal hardships, he modernized traditional techniques, introduced innovative designs like wool shawls and art tapestries, and elevated the region’s global reputation. flag His work in training weavers and improving dyeing and loom efficiency helped transform Panipat into a major export hub. flag Sundriyal expressed gratitude for the national recognition, crediting the merit-based selection process and urging youth to preserve India’s handloom legacy.

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