Schemes for weavers announced
Posted on: 09/May/2013 4:20:51 PM
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa announced that green houses will be built for weavers during the first half of the financial year 2013 – 14. She also said that she would provide housing and mechanization for them.
Making a statement at the Assembly, Ms. Jayalalithaa said, ‘10, 000 green houses would be constructed for weavers, along with the 60,000 to be built under the Chief Minister’s green house scheme, in the first phase during 2013-14.’
Also, ‘Living Handicraft Treasure’ award would be given to deserving artisans. The award would have a cash prize of Rs. 1 lakh, a gold medal weighing a sovereign, a citation and a certificate. Ten artisans would be given the award who were above 65 years of age.
