Home Minister celebrates National Handloom Day with weavers at Payakaraopeta
Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha celebrated National Handloom Day in Anakapalli, highlighting government welfare schemes for weavers. The initiatives include financial assistance, free electricity, and pension plans to support the traditional handloom industry.
Why it matters
This highlights state-level efforts to preserve cultural heritage while providing economic safety nets for vulnerable artisan communities.
Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha reiterated that the State government is committed for the welfare of handloom weavers and stated that many initiatives were being implemented to strengthen the sector and improve the livelihoods of weaving families. She participated as the chief guest at the National Handloom Day celebrations organised under the ‘Nethanna Sevalo’ programme at Payakaraopeta in Anakapalli district, along with District Collector Vijaya Krishnan.
Addressing the weavers, Ms. Anitha said that handloom was not merely an occupation but a symbol of India’s rich culture, tradition and artistic excellence.
Highlighting Anakapalli district’s contribution to the handloom sector, Ms. Anitha said the textiles produced by local weavers reflected both quality and the region’s cultural heritage.
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