Tamil Nadu Assembly: 10% hike in wages and DA for handloom weavers, establishment of T.N. Knitwear Board announced
The Tamil Nadu government has announced a 10% wage hike for handloom weavers and the creation of a new Knitwear Board. Additional initiatives include solar subsidies for weavers and the establishment of a Silk Export Trade Facilitation Centre.
Why it matters
These measures aim to bolster the state's traditional textile industry and improve the economic welfare of cooperative society members.
Tamil Nadu Minister for Handlooms, Textiles and Khadi M. Vijay Balaji on Tuesday (September 1, 2026) announced that the basic wages and dearness allowance of weavers who are members of the handloom weavers’ cooperative societies in Tamil Nadu will be increased by 10%.
The Minister also announced that Tamil Nadu Knitwear Board, comprising representatives of the government and various stakeholders will be established.
Making the announcements for the Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles and Khadi Department, Mr. Balaji said under the Tamil Nadu Cooperative Handloom Weavers’ Savings and Security Scheme, the government’s contribution, currently fixed at 8%, will be increased to 16%.
To facilitate the production of high-quality silk varieties and their export to foreign countries, a Silk Export Trade Facilitation Centre will be established at the Perarignar Anna Handloom Silk Park at Kancheepuram, the Minister said.
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