Telangana’s weaving sector is facing severe distress with loom closures, rising debts, migration and suicides. Weavers blame the government for unfulfilled pension promises, scrapping Bathukamma saree orders and a stalled loan waiver, causing job losses and pushing thousands out of the profession
BRS MLC L Ramana has written to President Droupadi Murmu, demanding immediate removal of GST on handloom products and raw materials. Highlighting the impact of tax hikes on lakhs of artisan families, he called the move unconstitutional and urged revival of the All India Handloom Board.
KTR extended National Handloom Day greetings to Telangana weavers, applauding their talent and resilience. he highlighted the state's efforts to uplift the handloom sector through welfare schemes and support initiatives.
Finance Minister T Harish Rao addressing the gathering after unveiling the Statue of Konda Lakshman Bapuji at SUDA Park in Siddipet, said that the Centre's decision to hike GST on handlooms, pushed the handloom sector into crisis.
Bungling in decision-making and then retracting seems to be the hallmark of the BJP government at the Centre. It is also clear that the union government sees reason only when tremendous pressure is mounted on it or it faces a threat of mass uprising. We saw this in the case of the infamous farm laws […]
CM's decision to distribute sarees to the woman durig Bathukamma festival has provided employment to the weaver, which has led to bringing earlier glory to handloom sector, said Minister
