Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Govt Launches Nethannala Sevalo: Rs 25K Aid for BPL Weavers
The Andhra Pradesh government has started a new program called Nethannala Sevalo.
It will give money to families that make handloom cloth and are below the poverty line.
Each family will get 25,000 rupees every year.
The money can be used to buy yarn, dyes, and new looms, or to fix old ones.
The goal is to help weavers earn more money and keep their craft alive.
Andhra Pradesh government introduces Nethannala Sevalo scheme.
Eligible Below Poverty Line handloom weaver families receive Rs 25,000 annually.
Aid starts FY 2026-27 and covers yarn, dyes, loom upgrades, repairs.
One benefit per household, regardless of loom count or beneficiary age.
Scheme aims to boost productivity and competitiveness against power looms.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh state government
- What
- Launch of the Nethannala Sevalo handloom support scheme
- When
- From the 2026-27 financial year
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- To strengthen the handloom sector, improve weavers' livelihoods, and help them compete with power looms
- Scheme Name
- Nethannala Sevalo
- Beneficiary Category
- Below Poverty Line handloom weaver families
- Annual Aid
- Rs 25,000 per household
- Start Year
- 2026-27 financial year
- Purpose
- Strengthen handloom sector and improve livelihoods