Tamil Nadu Assembly: 10% hike in wages and DA for handloom weavers, establishment of T.N. Knitwear Board announced
A Silk Export Trade Facilitation Centre will be established at the Perarignar Anna Handloom Silk Park at Kancheepuram, Minister for Handlooms, Textiles and Khadi M. Vijay Balaji said.
The Tamil Nadu government has announced a 10% increase in wages and dearness allowance for handloom weavers who are members of cooperative societies, as well as an increase in the government's contribution to the Cooperative Handloom Weavers’ Savings and Security Scheme from 8% to 16%. The government also announced the establishment of a T.N.
Knitwear Board, comprising representatives from the government and various stakeholders, and several other initiatives aimed at promoting the handloom sector, including the establishment of a Silk Export Trade Facilitation Centre, a Natural Dye House, and a Design Studio in Thirubuvanam, among others.
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