Minister Tummala reviews progress; 6,900 weavers gain steady work under government scheme

xHyderabad: The state government announced that the distribution of 65 lakh 'Indiramma saris’ to women members of self-help groups (SHGs) across Telangana will be completed by November 15. The process, which had been halted due to the local body election code, has resumed following the High Court’s stay on government order for 42 per cent BC quota in the elections.

Textiles and Handlooms Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao reviewed the implementation of the sari distribution programme with senior officials, including principal secretary Shailaja Ramaiyer and TSCO Telangana Handloom authorities, at the Secretariat on Friday. The minister said the Congress government was committed to ensuring prosperity f

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