Archive · 2 Sep 2026
Tamil Nadu Boosts Khadi Weavers' Welfare Fund
The government of Tamil Nadu has decided to help Khadi weavers more by increasing the money they give to a special fund from 12% to 16%.
This is to help the weavers earn more and live better.
The government also plans to make the markets where Khadi products are sold in Tiruchi, Salem, and Thanjavur look nicer and more modern.
They will also set up ten new places to sell palm and Khadi products.
Khadi is a special kind of cloth made by hand from natural materials like cotton, silk, or wool.
Sometimes, it is mixed with a little polyester to make it stronger.
The Tamil Nadu Khadi and Village Industries Board also makes many kinds of soap and other cleaning products that people really like.
Tamil Nadu government increases contribution to Khadi weavers' welfare fund from 12% to 16%.
Modernization of khadi markets planned for Tiruchi, Salem, and Thanjavur.
Ten new marketing centers to be established for palm and khadi products.
Khadi now includes three types: Khadi Cotton, Polyvastra, and Khadi Silk.
Tamil Nadu Khadi and Village Industries Board produces popular soap brands like Kumari Soap and Gopuram.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu government, Khadi weavers, Minister M. Vijay Balaji
- What
- Increase in government contribution for Khadi weavers' welfare fund and modernization of khadi markets
- When
- Announced on Tuesday
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, India
- Why
- To improve the livelihood of Khadi weavers and enhance the marketability of Khadi products
- Government Contribution Increase
- 16%
- Modernization Locations
- Tiruchi, Salem, Thanjavur
- New Marketing Centers
- 10
- Khadi Types
- Khadi Cotton, Polyvastra, Khadi Silk
- Popular Soap Brand
- Kumari Soap
- Laundry Brand
- Gopuram
- Shampoo Brand
- Saaral
- Hand Wash Brand
- Vaigai