New Delhi, July 27 -- Ahead of the National Handloom Day celebrated annually in the country on August 7, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday linked the Swadeshi movement to the country's growing textile sector.

During the 124th episode of his monthly radio show 'Mann Ki Baat', the PM highlighted the textile sector becoming the strength of the country.

"Another revolution started on the 7th of August 1905. The Swadeshi Movement lent a new energy to local products... especially handloom. To commemorate that, the country celebrates 'National Handloom Day' on the 7th of August every year. This year, 7th August marks the completion of 10 years of 'National Handloom Day', PM Modi said in the episode aired today.

"Just like our Khadi gave ...