Over a year after Telangana’s Congress government announced a loan waiver for weavers, the scheme remains bogged down in restrictive conditions and slow verification. While Rs. 33 crore has been released, the average assistance per weaver is just Rs. 10,200, sparking criticism.

Hyderabad: More than a year after the Congress government announced a loan waiver for weavers, many are still waiting for any meaningful relief, as the scheme remains mired in restrictive conditions and a sluggish verification process.

In September 2024, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy declared that loans of up to Rs. 1 lakh taken by weavers would be waived. In March this year, the State government gave administrative approval for Rs 33 crore to implement the promise.

The waiver covers loans, including princi

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