State will extend support to weavers who incurred losses in Dharmavaram, says A.P. Health Minister
Responding to their plea, Minister Satya Kumar Yadav directed the district officials to identify the affected weavers and prepare a detailed report on the assessment losses.
In their initial report, the municipal officials informed the Minister that floodwater entered loom pits in more than a dozen localities, damaging the warp, sappuri, zari, and other loom materials. The Dharmavaram Municipal Commissioner, Revenue Divisional Officer and Assistant Director (Handlooms) inspected areas in Dharmavaram, including Durga Nagar, Indiramma Colony, and L-3 Colony, and interacted with the weavers' families.
In this context, Mr. Yadav informed the weavers that the State government would extend the necessary support and empathy to the affected families. The Minister further said that he would speak to the concerned authorities for the provision of immediate financial assistance and subsidies. He urged the officials to expedite the restart of production in the affected looms and prevent prolonged disruption of work.
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