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BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the Congress government in Telangana of failing to implement promised welfare schemes for weavers, demanded revival of earlier initiatives like "Nethanna Bima" and "Nethannaku Cheyutha," and criticised both Congress and BJP for neglecting the handloom sector.

BRS leaders K.T. Rama Rao and T. Harish Rao extended National Handloom Day greetings while accusing the Congress government of neglecting Telangana's handloom sector. They called for renewed support for weavers and the restoration of welfare schemes introduced during the previous BRS government

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday highlighted the handloom sector’s potential to generate employment and drive inclusive development. She said around 35 lakh people, including over 25 lakh women, are engaged in the sector and called for expanding global markets through e-commerce

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the nation on National Handloom Day, urging people to celebrate India's handloom heritage by supporting weavers, buying handloom products and sharing GRWM videos. He said the sector plays a key role in rural empowerment and Aatmanirbhar Bharat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens, especially the youth, to celebrate National Handloom Day by purchasing handloom products and sharing GRWM videos on social media. He linked the appeal to the Swadeshi Movement and said supporting handloom strengthens artisans and promotes Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

The 12th National Handloom Day was celebrated at Shilparamam, Madhapur, with participation from actors, handloom artisans and officials. The event showcased traditional handloom sarees, highlighted the challenges faced by weavers and promoted India's rich handloom heritage.

As the nation observed National Handloom Day, thousands of Telangana’s weavers had little to celebrate. The State’s once-thriving handloom industry is now reeling from broken promises, debt, and dwindling support. The shelving of key institutions and stalled cooperative society elections have further deepened the crisis.

On National Handloom Day, CM Chandrababu Naidu announced free electricity, GST reimbursement, and digital marketing support for Andhra's weavers. Over 1.4 lakh families are set to benefit, with plans for designer collaborations, ONDC integration, and a handloom museum in Amaravati

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.

On the occasion of National Handloom Day, actresses Sobhita Dhulipala and Karisma Kapoor have talked about their love for Indian handlooms.

In a statement, Rama Rao praised Telangana's progress in the handloom sector during the ten-year BRS tenure, describing it as a 'golden era' for weavers in the nation's history. He credited this advancement to the visionary leadership of former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao, who introduced several innovative schemes to support and uplift the sector.

For the cause of the handloom weavers, over 500 women from different states came together draped in their beautiful regional handloom Sarees of India

Minister KT Rama Rao emphasized on the need to create more awareness on Nethanna ku Cheyutha, Nethanna ku Bima and other programmes among weavers

Hyderabad: After launching the Nethanna Bima scheme on August 7 -National Handloom Day to extend insurance coverage to weavers, Telangana Government deposited Rs 5 lakhs each into the nominee accounts of six weavers, who died due to different ailments. Like Rythu Bima scheme for farmers, the State Government launched the Nethanna Bima scheme for the […]

Hyderabad: Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao extended greetings to the handloom workers on the occasion of National Handloom Day on Sunday. The State government launched its ambitious ‘Nethanna ku Bima’ scheme to mark the National Handloom Day. About 80,000 weaver families will benefit under the scheme. The beneficiaries will get Rs 5 lakh insurance coverage […]

Hyderabad: Handloom and powerloom workers in Telangana came under a Rs five lakh insurance coverage on Sunday when the State government launched the ‘Nethanna Ku Bima,’ a first-of-its-kind scheme in the country. Handlooms Minister KT Rama Rao, launching the scheme on National Handloom Day at a virtual function here, appealed to the Central government to […]

Yadadri-Bhongir: A drunk youth tried to reach BJP State president Bandi Sanjay on the dias during the latter’s function at Bhudhan Pochampally here on Sunday, creating tension among the BJP cadres. The youth was carrying a petrol bottle and tried to make his way on to the dias, before the party leaders stopped him and […]

Hyderabad: On the occasion of National Handloom Day today, netizens are delightfully accepting the challenge of sharing their pictures wearing handloom clothes. IT Minister K.T. Rama Rao, Hyderabad Police Commissioner CV Anand, and actor Pawan Kalyan are among those who took part in the challenge. Sharing his picture in handloom shirts, “#MyHandloomMyPride Challenge accepted with […]

Hyderabad: He is crisscrossing the length and breadth of the country to seek the support of 100 Members of Parliament (MPs) from all parties to prevail upon the Central government to abolish GST on handlooms. Carrying a huge cotton fabric, Akhila Bharatha Padmashali Sangham chairman Y Venkanna Netha visits the MPs at their residences and […]

BC Welfare Minister Gangula Kamalakar and SC Development Minister Koppula Eeshwar participated in celebrations in Karimnagar