Archive · 21 Jul 2026
MLA Rajgopal Reddy advocates for handloom weavers
Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy, the MLA of Munugodu, attended a ceremony for the newly elected executive committee of the Munugode Handloom Cooperative Production and Marketing Society.
He spoke about the importance of handloom cooperative societies in connecting weavers with the government.
He expressed concern about how power looms have hurt traditional handloom weavers, making it hard for them to find work and earn enough money.
Reddy promised to talk to different cooperative societies and bring the weavers' problems to the government to find solutions.
He also mentioned that he has always supported the weavers, even before he became a politician, by asking for loan waivers for them.
Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy, MLA of Munugodu, attended the oath-taking ceremony of the Munugode Handloom Cooperative Production and Marketing Society.
He urged handloom cooperative societies to act as a bridge between the government and handloom workers.
Reddy expressed concern about the adverse impact of power looms on traditional handloom weavers' livelihoods.
He assured the gathering that he would address the weavers' issues with the government and work towards resolving them.
Reddy recalled his past efforts to secure loan waivers for handloom workers.
- Who
- Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy, MLA of Munugodu
- What
- Advocated for the welfare of handloom weavers and the revival of handloom cooperative societies
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Munugode, Munugode Assembly constituency
- Why
- To address the declining livelihoods of traditional handloom weavers due to the impact of power looms
Traditional Handloom Weavers
Power Loom Industry
Impact on Livelihoods
Traditional Handloom Weavers
Traditional handloom weavers are struggling due to the decline in demand and income, facing unemployment and financial hardships.
Power Loom Industry
Power looms offer more efficient and cost-effective production, contributing to the textile industry's growth.
- MLA
- Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy
- Location
- Munugodu, Munugode Assembly constituency
- Event
- Oath-taking ceremony of Munugode Handloom Cooperative Production and Marketing Society
- Date
- Monday
- Key Issue
- Decline in handloom weaving due to power looms