Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Andhra Pradesh Celebrates Handloom Day, Announces Support Measures
National Handloom Day was celebrated to help handloom workers.
The government is giving free electricity to handloom and powerloom businesses.
Celebrations included events in Vijayawada, with weavers, officials and state government people attending.
Some weavers received awards and the government announced schemes to help the handloom industry thrive, including financial aid and loan programs.
National Handloom Day was celebrated across Andhra Pradesh to support the handloom sector.
Free power supply commenced for handloom and powerloom units in Tirupati district.
Weavers Service Centre in Vijayawada held an event attended by officials and weavers.
The event in Vijayawada included the screening of the New Delhi celebrations and honored awardees.
Government schemes, including loan disbursements, were announced to support weavers.
- Who
- Weavers, government officials, and industry representatives
- What
- Celebrations and support initiatives for the handloom sector.
- When
- During National Handloom Day celebrations
- Where
- Across Andhra Pradesh, including Vijayawada and Tirupati
- Why
- To promote and support the handloom sector.
- Event
- National Handloom Day
- Location
- Vijayawada, Tirupati, Venkatagiri
- Key Participants
- Weavers, Government officials
- Initiatives
- Free power supply, loan disbursements, and various government schemes
- Free Power Supply
- 200 units for Handloom, 500 units for Powerloom
Sources
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