IT Minister from Telangana K Taraka Rama Rao has been at the forefront in encouraging the handloom weavers from time to time.
He has requested stars like Mahesh Babu and also Samantha to wear handlooms to encourage the weavers in the region. Samantha also was named as the brand ambassador for the Handlooms. The Government employees were also asked to wear Khadi and also Handlooms to encourage the weavers.
Now the Department of Handlooms and Textiles has informed that under the sponsorship of Development Commissioner for Handlooms, Ministry of Textiles, New Delhi, Special Handloom Expo-2021 will be conducted at Yadadri Bhavan Kalyanmamdapam Bharkathpura, Hyderabad “ from 27-03-2021 to 09-04-2021 (14 days).
The exhibition is being held with a view to sell the accumulated stock of the Primary Weavers Cooperative Societies in the state by providing the marketing facility since the condition of weavers is miserable in the State due to lack of proper marketing facility for Handloom Fabrics.
It is also informed that, VIPs shall grace the occasion and attend the inaugural function of the said “Special Handloom Expo-2021” on 27-03-2021 at 5.00PM. About (60) Primary Handloom Weavers Co-operative societies covering all the Districts of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are participating in the above Special Handloom Expo-2021 with wide range of valuable silk and cotton fabrics.
