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Powerloom Federation warns of delays in production of dhotis and saris for Pongal
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Powerloom Federation warns of delays in production of dhotis and saris for Pongal

The Hindu  

Claiming that the State government is delaying the supply of required cotton yarn for producing dhotis and saris for free distribution for Pongal festival in 2025, The Tamil Nadu Federation of Powerlooms Associations stated that only 50% of the production order could be completed by the end of December 2024, with the remaining production extending into February 2025. The State …

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T.N. government issues order to produce dhotis and saris for free distribution during Pongal 2025
3 months, 3 weeks ago

T.N. government issues order to produce dhotis and saris for free distribution during Pongal 2025

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu government has issued an order for production of 1.77 crore dhotis and as many saris, for distribution through ration shops for Pongal festival in 2025. The Handlooms, Handicrafts, Textile and Khadi Department issued the order dated August 27, 2024, for production of dhotis and saris and has allocated ₹100 crores for procurement of yarn and to pay …

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Weavers in Erode unsure of completing dhotis, saris production before deadline
2 years, 1 month ago

Weavers in Erode unsure of completing dhotis, saris production before deadline

The Hindu  

About 30% of dhotis and saris meant for free distribution to ration card holders for Pongal festival have been completed while weavers said that due to delay in release of production order, they would be able to complete only 70% orders before the deadline of December 31. The State government issued order in the first week of October for production …

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Federation of Power Looms welcomes T.N. government’s move to procure cotton yarn for Pongal dhotis, saris
2 years, 3 months ago

Federation of Power Looms welcomes T.N. government’s move to procure cotton yarn for Pongal dhotis, saris

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Federation of Power Looms Associations has thanked the State government for floating tender to procure cotton yarn for manufacturing free dhotis and saris for Pongal festival in 2023. Free dhotis and saris are distributed to ration card holders every year, in view of the festival for which the Tamil Nadu government procures yarn and distributes to cooperative societies …

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How Chinese imports are destroying our traditional textiles, writes Ritu Kumar
4 years, 4 months ago

How Chinese imports are destroying our traditional textiles, writes Ritu Kumar

Hindustan Times  

With Covid-19 causing a dramatic rupture, and with Chinese aggression at the border, India must reassess its approach to trade, especially the import of textiles and other artefacts of religious use from China. From Europe to Central Asia and now India, dependence on China is destroying indigenous traditions In India, textiles comprise the second-largest sector after agriculture. We are already …

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