The textiles department has proposed offering technical textile courses in polytechnics and industrial training institutes. The handlooms department has also proposed to get geographical indication tag for five traditional varieties of handloom products, namely, the silk saris from Chinnalapatti; Koorainadu saris; Nagarcoil vaeti; Uuraiyur saris; and Gudiyatham lungis. Handlooms and Textiles Minister R. Gandhi in his response to the discussion …
