"powerlooms"

According to local residents, Amar used to run powerlooms besides engaging in small businesses. As there was no work for the last six months, he was forced to sell his powerlooms three months ago

Condemns government's decision to refrain from placing orders for Bathukamma sarees, which he argued directly affected livelihood of weaving community

The biggest blow, weavers say, was the stopping of orders for the Bathukamma Saree Scheme.

The Chief Minister said the unique art of Telangana handloom reflects the Indian art and culture