Hyderabad: Industries Minister K T Rama Rao said that the state government will develop 12 textile clusters apart from bringing a textile policy for taking up several welfare measures for weavers’ benefit.

The Minister visited a textile park in Pochampally , Yadadri district and enquired about their problems. Weavers of Pochampally and Gadwal earned fame for their products across the country . However, of the 2,000 handlooms only 250 were functional in the state. He assured to provide marketing for the products. An outlet will be opened on the national highway at Malkapur.

He said that he would ask politicians and government officials to wear handlooms at least once in a week to promote weavers. Aletter would be sent to them, he added. The minister purchased Pochampally products at the textile park.

Source: Times of India