Tamil Nadu government fixes weaving wages for new Pongal dhotis and sarees
The Tamil Nadu government has established new weaving wages for dhotis and sarees produced for the Pongal 2027 free distribution scheme. The decision follows a committee study on production costs and weaver livelihoods.
Why it matters
The wage adjustment directly impacts the economic stability of local weavers and the implementation of state-sponsored welfare programs.
Tamil Nadu government fixes weaving wages for new Pongal dhotis and sarees ERODE The Tamil Nadu government has fixed weaving wages for the new varieties of dhotis and saris to be made on powerlooms under the Pongal 2027 free distribution scheme at ₹45.76 per sari and ₹19.04 per dhoti. A Government Order, issued by the Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textiles and Khadi Department on October 15, 2026 said the wages were fixed after a committee constituted to assess production cost undertook a field study. Its recommendations factored in the rise in prices, additional production cost, and the livelihood of weavers.
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