Follow Us on Google News Varanasi, April 15 (IANS) The timeless looms of Varanasi are weaving more than just Banarasi sarees these days – they’re spinning stories of revival, self-reliance, and economic empowerment. Thanks to a series of schemes launched by the Narendra Modi-led Central government, particularly after 2014, Varanasi’s weavers and textile entrepreneurs are … Read more
Follow Us on Google News New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Neelam Shami Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, has assured the Weavers’ Service Association of full government support to promote the sector at a meeting held in Bengaluru, an official said. “Secretary Textiles chaired the meeting on April 9 with the Textile institutions and organisations at … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, March 29 (IANS) Powerloom weavers in Tamil Nadu have expressed dissatisfaction with the recent wage hike announced by the state government for the production of sarees and dhotis distributed during the Pongal festival. While the weavers welcomed the increase, they said it fell short of their expectations and failed … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, March 13 (IANS) The Tiruppur District Job-Working Powerloom Weavers Association, which represents 1.5 lakh members, has announced an indefinite strike starting from March 19, demanding a wage hike. The association has been staging protests over the past few days, urging textile manufacturers to revise wages in line with rising … Read more