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Hans India
27-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Minister Tummala reviews handloom schemes
Hyderabad: Minister for Textiles Tummala Nageswara Rao conducted a comprehensive review with officials from the Handloom and Textile Department on Saturday, focusing on the ongoing schemes and preparations for the National Handloom Day scheduled for August 7. He directed officials to organize the celebration with vigor and cultural relevance, showcasing the heritage and diversity of India's traditional handloom sector. Highlighting the enduring cultural value of silk, cotton, and handloom products, the Minister expressed satisfaction that modern youth were embracing handloom traditions. He praised Telangana's rich handloom legacy, citing iconic crafts such as Gadwala, Narayanpet, Pochampally Ikkat, Siddipet Gollabhama, Armur Pithambari, Mahadevpur Tussar silk sarees, Warangal durries, Karimnagar bed sheets, and Alampur towels—all of which enjoy national and international recognition. Tummala instructed the handloom societies concerned to actively display these products during the textile exhibition to be held as part of National Handloom Day celebrations. He stressed the importance of producing high-quality, competitive textiles and urged societies to align with consumer demand to improve visibility and growth. On welfare initiatives, the Minister called for expediting the selection of beneficiaries under the Handloom Loan Waiver Scheme and ensuring the timely deposit of loan waiver funds into their accounts. He stressed accelerating the production of sarees to be distributed to women through self-help groups under the Indira Kranti Mahila Shakti Scheme, ensuring both quality and timely delivery. Tummala mentioned that work orders were being continuously generated from various government departments to support weavers in producing empowerment-focused textile items. He reiterated the importance of fully enforcing the Telangana Handloom Abhayahastam scheme—which includes savings, assurance, and security measures—for the welfare of weavers. Principal Secretary Sailajaramaiyar and senior officials from the department took part in the meeting, committing to implement the Minister's directives and strengthen Telangana's handloom sector with renewed focus and inclusive growth.
Hans India
18-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Applications Invited for Netannala Bharosa Scheme to Support Handloom Weavers in the District
Gadwal: The Assistant Director of the Handloom and Textile Department, Mr. Govindayya, has announced through a press release that applications are being invited from eligible handloom weavers in the district for enrollment in the Netannala Bharosa Scheme (Weavers' Assurance Scheme). Eligibility Criteria: Only handloom weavers who are actively engaged in their craft on a daily basis and have a Geo-tag Number are eligible. Applicants must be enrolled under the Thrift Fund Scheme (Pothupu Padhakam). The applicant must be at least 18 years of age. Applicants should be capable of producing handloom products as per prescribed guidelines. Scheme Benefits: Under this scheme, financial support will be provided as an annual wage incentive: Rs. 18,000/- for primary handloom weavers. Rs. 6,000/- for assistant weavers (helper category). Mr. Govindayya further added that every product labeled under the Telangana Standard Weaves Label, marked with a unique logo, guarantees minimum quality standards and serves as a mark of authenticity and recognition for the state's handloom products. Application Process: Interested weavers in the district are required to fill Form A and Form B, and submit them along with: Two recent passport-size photos of both the weaver and assistant (if applicable), Xerox copies of Aadhaar card and bank passbook. All completed applications must be submitted by 25th July 2025 at the Handloom and Textile Department Office, Room No. F-28, 1st Floor. Helpline Numbers for Further Information: For queries and additional details, applicants may contact the following numbers: 9573730056 9666922281 The department has urged all eligible handloom workers in the district to make use of this opportunity to ensure their inclusion in the scheme, which aims to provide both recognition and financial security to traditional weavers.
