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Anakapalli unique in AP handloom sector: Anitha announces weaver benefits

Anakapalli unique in AP handloom sector: Anitha announces weaver benefits
Anakapalli occupies a unique place in AP’s handloom sector: Anitha · thehansindia.com

In Andhra Pradesh, people who weave cloth by hand are called handloom weavers.

A lady named Anitha, who is the Home Minister, talked about how important their work is.

She said the Anakapalli district is special because of its beautiful handwoven fabrics.

The government wants to help weavers by giving them money and other support.

Every weaver who owns a loom will get 25,000 rupees.

Their families can also get free electricity for their homes.

Many of the weavers are women, so this help is good for them too.

When weavers grow older, they will get a pension from the government.

The minister also said the previous government did not help people, but the new one is bringing back helpful programs.

Key facts

Speaker
Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha
Event
'Netanna Sevalo' programme on National Handloom Day
Venue
Payakaraopeta, Anakapalli district
Financial assistance
Rs.25,000 per handloom worker owning a loom, from this year
Free electricity
Up to 200 units per month for handloom families
Women in workforce
Nearly 70 per cent of the handloom workforce
Pension
For handloom workers after attaining age 50
Chief Minister
N. Chandrababu Naidu

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