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The Hindu
a day ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Weavers take out rally with 100-feet-long saree
Handloom weavers led by Kakinada City MLA Vanamadi Venkateswara Rao took out a rally on Monday with a 100-feet-long saree signed by participants, celebrating the NDA alliance policies for the textile sector. Addressing the weavers and party supporters at Bhanugudi Centre, Mr. Venkateswara Rao said that Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has committed to reimbursing 5% GST on handloom products apart from offering annual aid of ₹25,000 to the weaver families under 'Nethanna Bharosa' scheme. The rally witnessed the participation of weavers from the Kakinada City assembly constituency, All India Weavers Federation National executive member Pappu Durga Ramesh, and Kakinada City Weavers Welfare Association president V. Venkata Subba Rao. They all hailed the recent policies of the NDA alliance for the weavers and textile sector in Andhra Pradesh. The participants signed the 100-feet-long saree woven by local weavers before walking with it across the city.
New Indian Express
5 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Nethanna Bharosa: CM Chandrababu Naidu launches Rs 25k annual assistance scheme for weavers
VIJAYAWADA: Reaffirming that the primary goal of the TDP-led NDA coalition government is to double the income of handloom weavers in the state, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced that under the 'Nethanna Bharosa' scheme, each weaver family would receive annual financial assistance of Rs 25,000. The Chief Minister made this announcement while participating in the 11th National Handloom Day celebrations held on Thursday at Mangalagiri in Guntur district. Naidu further visited the previously established Weaver Shed along with Minister for Education and IT Nara Lokesh, interacted with the handloom artisans, and reviewed their products. Addressing the gathering on the occasion, CM Chandrababu Naidu asserted that the comprehensive welfare package for handloom weavers and backward communities, which includes three sectors, was aimed at reviving the handloom sector and supporting marginalized communities. The welfare scheme includes free electricity for weavers and power loom units, GST reimbursement and subsidies, and a thrift fund of Rs 5 crore for the welfare of weavers. 'Starting this month, the government will provide 200 units of free electricity for handlooms and 500 units for power looms. This will benefit 93,000 handloom families and 50,000 power loom families' he said. Amaravati to get Handloom Museum, Pragada Kotaiah statue to be installed 'The scheme is expected to impose an additional burden of Rs 190 crore annually on the state exchequer. Similarly, 200 units of free power will also be provided to salons, benefiting around 40,000 Nayee Brahmin families,' Naidu explained.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Chandrababu pledges to double weavers' income
Vijayawada: Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday asserted that the coalition government's primary objective was to double the income of handloom artisans in Andhra Pradesh. He was speaking at the 11th National Handloom Day celebrations here. The Chief Minister declared that financial aid of Rs 25,000 per year would be given to each weaver family under the 'Nethanna Bharosa' scheme. He later visited the Weavershala, which was established with the support of Minister for Education and IT Nara Lokesh, and interacted with artisans, who showed him their products. Reaffirming that the coalition government had been fulfilling its election promises, including those made to the handloom community, he confirmed that, starting this month, 200 units of electricity will be provided free for handlooms and 500 units for power looms. This initiative will benefit 93,000 handloom-owning families and 50,000 power loom-owning families, while costing the government an additional Rs 190 crore annually. He pointed out that the TDP government was the first to introduce a pension for weavers at age 50. Chandrababu Naidu announced that the government would reimburse the 5 per cent GST on handloom products -- a move that will cost the state Rs 15 crore per year. A Thrift Fund of Rs 5 crore will also be established to benefit 5,386 handloom artisans. In a move to preserve the industry's heritage, a Handloom Museum will be set up in Amaravati. The government will also officially celebrate the birth anniversary of handloom weavers' leader Pragada Kotaiah as a state event and install a bronze statue in his honor at a Handloom circle near the NRI Hospital on the Vijayawada-Guntur highway, he said.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Naidu announces Rs 25,000 annual aid for handloom families
Vijayawada: Chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu emphasised that the coalition government's goal is to double the income of handloom artisans in the state. He announced that each handloom family would receive financial assistance of Rs 25,000 annually under the "Nethanna Bharosa" scheme. The chief minister, along with HRD and IT minister Nara Lokesh, visited a 'weaversshala' in Mangalagiri on Thursday to mark the celebration of National Handloom Day. CM interacted with the artisans and inspected their products. Addressing the gathering, the chief minister explained that the government is committed to fulfilling every promise made before the elections. He said the government resolved to implement welfare schemes notwithstanding financial constraints. The chief minister said that 200 units of free electricity for handlooms and 500 units for power looms will be provided starting from August. "This scheme will benefit 93,000 families with handlooms and 50,000 families with power looms, costing the government Rs 190 crore annually. The TDP was the first to introduce pensions for weavers at the age of 50, benefiting 92,724 families. By increasing social pensions to Rs 4,000, government is spending Rs 546 crore annually solely on weavers' pensions," said Naidu. The chief minister praised handloom weavers' contributions to Indian culture and tradition, which have gained global recognition centuries ago. He highlighted the unique skills of weavers in various regions like Mangalagiri, Dharmavaram, and others, mentioning historical anecdotes and the role of handloom in the freedom movement. The chief minister also announced reimbursement of the 5% GST on handloom products, costing Rs 15 crore annually, and the establishment of a thrift fund with Rs 5 crore, benefiting 5,386 artisans. The NDA government supports weavers in all aspects, with master weavers and artisans achieving a turnover of Rs 1,375 crore, said CM. He added that a handloom museum will be set up in Amaravati and industrialist Suchitra Ella has been appointed as an advisor to promote the products on a global scale. Four out of nine awards received by the state in the (ODOP) One District-One Product category were for the handloom sector. New handloom clusters are being established under the National Rural Livelihood Mission, benefiting 11,374 women weavers, the CM said. The chief minister said that prominent weavers' leader Pragada Kotaiah's birth anniversary will be celebrated as an official programme. Naidu emphasised the inseparable relationship between the TDP and handloom workers, recalling initiatives by former chief minister NTR and the significant number of families dependent on the handloom sector. He outlined various welfare schemes for different communities, including free electricity, financial assistance and subsidies, with a commitment to spending Rs 2 lakh crore on backward classes over the next four years. The chief Minister criticised the previous YSRCP government for oppressing backward classes and pledged to work for their welfare until his last breath. He said TDP gave key positions to backward class leaders in the party. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and s ilver prices in your area.
